Abstract
Background
Adult intussusception is an uncommon surgical presentation.
Aims
We report a case of adult intussusception, review the literature and discuss the optimal management.
Methods
We describe a woman who presented with severe abdominal pain and a large supra-umbilical mass. Ileocolic intussception was confirmed on CT, and a laparotomy and en-bloc resection were carried out. Postoperatively she made an uneventful recovery.
Conclusion
Adult intussusception is a rare clinical presentation. En-bloc resection should be the surgical treatment of choice in the majority of cases due to the high percentage of malignant lead points.
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McCawley, N., Collins, C.G., Barry, M. et al. Adult Intussusception — Need for en-bloc resection. Ir J Med Sci 175, 74–76 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03167955
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