Ileocolic Intussusception - A rare cause of acute intestinal obstruction in adults; Case report and literature review
2008
Ileocolic Intussusception in Adults: A Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Khan Muhammad Najm, Agrawal Avi, Strauss Paul
Primary Institution: Royal Hospital Haslar, Gosport, UK
Conclusion
Ileocolic intussusception is a rare cause of acute intestinal obstruction in adults, often requiring surgical intervention.
Supporting Evidence
- Intussusception is uncommon in adults, with an incidence of around 2-3 per 100,000 per year.
- More than 90% of adult intussusception cases have an identifiable lead point, often a polyp or tumor.
- Operative intervention is required in all cases of adult intussusception.
Takeaway
Sometimes, parts of the intestine can fold into themselves, which can cause a blockage. This is rare in adults and usually needs surgery to fix.
Methodology
Case report detailing the diagnosis and surgical treatment of a 74-year-old male with ileocolic intussusception.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
74-year-old male.
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