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Jejuno-jejunal intussusception secondary to small-bowel lipomatosis: a case report

V S Karthikeyan1, P Dhanasekar, Sarath Chandra Sistla

  • 1Department of Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry.

South African Journal of Surgery. Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Chirurgie
|May 25, 2012
PubMed

Insights

Intussusception, a bowel telescoping condition, typically affects young children. This case highlights a rare occurrence in a 60-year-old man, emphasizing the need for adult awareness.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Intussusception is a rare condition in adults, primarily affecting children aged 6 months to 4 years.
  • It involves the telescoping of one segment of the bowel into another, leading to potential obstruction.

Observation:

  • A case of intussusception is presented in a 60-year-old male patient.
  • The adult patient presented with symptoms indicative of intestinal obstruction.

Findings:

  • The adult patient required surgical intervention, specifically resection and anastomosis, to treat the intussusception.
  • This case underscores the atypical presentation of intussusception in the adult population.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider intussusception in adults presenting with intestinal obstruction, despite its rarity.
  • Recognizing the distinct clinical differences in adult intussusception is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.

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