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Murine Ileocolic Bowel Resection with Primary Anastomosis
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Adult intussusception - 14 case reports and their outcomes.

María Pilar Guillén Paredes1, A Campillo Soto, J G Martín Lorenzo

  • 1General Surgery Department, University General Hospital J. M. Morales Meseguer, Murcia, Spain. mapimed@hotmail.com

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This study analyzed intussusception diagnosis and treatment, finding computed tomography (CT) to be the most reliable imaging technique. While surgery is often needed, conservative management is favored for select intussusception cases.

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Murine Ileocolic Bowel Resection with Primary Anastomosis
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Published on: October 29, 2014

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Intussusception, a condition where one part of the intestine slides into another, presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
  • Understanding the role of clinical symptoms, lesion location, and etiology is crucial for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for intussusception based on clinical presentation and lesion characteristics.
  • To evaluate the outcomes, follow-up, and complications associated with various intussusception treatments.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 14 patients diagnosed with intestinal invagination between 1995 and 2009.
  • Data collection included clinical features, diagnostic imaging (primarily CT scans), treatment modalities, and patient follow-up.

Main Results:

  • Computed tomography (CT) demonstrated high diagnostic accuracy for intussusception.
  • Ileocolic intussusception was most common, with a mix of benign and malignant etiologies.
  • Surgery was required in 10 patients, while 4 received conservative management, with successful resolution in the latter group.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis of intussusception relies on appropriate imaging, with CT being the preferred modality.
  • Surgical intervention is frequently necessary, but conservative treatment should be considered for selected cases of intussusception.