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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.<ref>{{Cite web | title = Peutz-Jeghers syndrome | url = https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/112842/Peutz-Jeghers-syndrome/Tx-Details }}</ref> | |||
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*[[Laparotomy]] and desvagination of intestinal loops may be needed in case of intussusception | |||
*Laser cosmetic therapy may be considered for mucocutaneous pigmentation | *Laser cosmetic therapy may be considered for mucocutaneous pigmentation | ||
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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.[1]
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