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Transient and Non-Transient Intussusceptions of the Large Bowel in Adults: Two Case Reports
René Vobořil1, Jan Fanta2, Petr Bačkovský3
1Department of Surgery, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Na Bulovce Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic. rene.voboril@seznam.cz.
Background:
Intussusception of the large bowel in adults is a very rare pathological condition. However, it has its clinical importance because intussusception is very often associated with an intraluminal lesion.
Case Report:
We report two cases of the large bowel intussusception, ileocolic and colorectal. Both intussusceptions were associated with a malignant tumor. However, the clinical presentation was different. One of the intussusceptions was of non-transient character, while the second one resolved spontaneously before operation. Both patients underwent surgery and malignant tumors were found and removed.
Results:
The purpose of the article is to draw attention to intussusception and emphasize that intussusception, either transient or non-transient, should be further examined.
Conclusions:
The intussusception may be the first and the only signal of the existence of a malignant tumor, very often colorectal carcinoma.
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