Peutz-Jeghers syndrome surgery

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamad Alkateb, MBBCh [2]

Overview

Surgery is the mainstay of treatment for Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. Surgical options include Polypectomy, laparotomy and desvagination of intestinal loops may be needed in case of intussusception, and laser cosmetic therapy may be considered for mucocutaneous pigmentation.

Surgery

• Polypectomy is performed if the patient presented with any of the following:

• Copious rectal bleeding
• Intussusception

• Laparotomy and desvagination of intestinal loops may be needed in case of intussusception
• Laser cosmetic therapy may be considered for mucocutaneous pigmentation