[Intestinal intussusceptions in adults. Apropos of a case of spontaneous colo-colonic intussusception]

A case of idiopathic colonic intussusception in a 39-year old woman is reported. The main features of the disease are reviewed: the clinical presentation may be subacute or chronic, diagnosis is based on ultrasonography and water-soluble contrast media enema. Because of the frequency of malignancy primary resection in the treatment of choice.