Ileocolic Intussusception-a rare cause of acute intestinal obstruction in adults; case report and literature review

Colonic Intussusception although common in children, is a rare cause of acute intestinal obstruction in adults. The etiology, clinical presentation and management of this condition is different in adults as compared to children.

Pre-operative diagnosis is usually difficult due to the non specific and intermittent nature of the symptoms. CT scan can be a helpful adjunct in establishing the diagnosis.

We present a case report of adult ileocolic intussusception with classical radiological signs and operative findings. A brief literature review is also presented with emphasis on the controversy of reduction of the intussusception before resection.

Author: Muhammad Najm Khan, Avi Agrawal and Paul Strauss
Credits/Source: World Journal of Emergency Surgery 2008, 3:26

Published on: 2008-08-04

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