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Murine Ileocolic Bowel Resection with Primary Anastomosis
Published on: October 29, 2014
[Adult intussusception in small bowel due to tissue containing ectopic ventricular mucosa]
Tanja Linde Kristiansen1, Anders Husted Madsen
1Bogensegade 1, 1.tv., DK-8000 Arhus C. Tanjalk@hotmail.com
Abstract:
Adult intussusception is rare and most often not identified until surgery. We report a case involving a 59-year-old woman admitted to the surgical ward. Computed tomography identified intestinal obstruction caused by intussusception of the terminal ileum. Exploratory laparotomy was performed - an intussusception was identified 30 cm from the ileocoecal valve. The intussusception was caused by what looked like a 6 x 2 cm tumour. Histology revealed no tumour but ectopic ventricular mucosa and no indication of malignancy. The case and literature on the subject are discussed.
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