Enterocolic intussusception in adults

• DOI: 10.1007/bf02589860
• Publication Date: 2007-03-30T07:29:08Z
• Authors: Kirit M. Dharia; Martin A.W. Marino; Hugo W.N. Mancini
• Keywords: Sigmoidoscopy; Surgical oncology; Colorectal Surgery; Colonic Diseases

Summary and Conclusions Enterocolic intussusception in adults is discussed with regard to incidence, location, pathology, diagnosis, management illustrated by the case reports of six varieties. It should be emphasized that intraluminal tumors are most common cause such colon malignant. Early therefore, very important, sigmoidoscopy followed a bariumenema study done every case. Because sporadic occurrence bizarre clinical picture adult enterocolic intussusception, physician consider whenever confronted any patient confusing abdominal symptoms. Most intussusceptions subacute or chronic only partial obstruction intestine.