[Tumor-induced colonic invagination in adults]

The artickle describes a case of intussusception of colon in a 72 year-old woman. It was diagnosed by laparotomi. Intestinal intussusception is a rarity in adults, and is usually difficult to diagnose. The history often runs over a long period, sometimes more than a year. The most important symptom is intermittant abdominal pain, often accompanied by abdominal tumor and hematochezia. The etiology is usually an intestinal tumor. Intussusception of colon is usually associated with a primary malignant tumor. There is some controversy about the correct surgical management. Intussusception of colon is treated by primary resection without initial attempt at reduction. It is usually advocated to reduce an intussusception of the small intestine initially, before primary reduction.