Related Experiment Videos
Intussusception in Nigerian adults.
Journal of the National Medical Association
|August 1, 1987
Summary
Intussusception in Nigerian adults is uncommon, with idiopathic causes more frequent than malignancy. Resection without reduction is recommended due to late presentation for surgical intervention.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Intussusception is a rare condition in adults, particularly in Nigeria.
- Understanding the causes and optimal management of adult intussusception is crucial for patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the characteristics, causes, and surgical management of adult intussusception in Nigerian patients.
- To determine the incidence of malignancy as a cause of intussusception in this population.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of eleven adult intussusception cases at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (1973-1985).
- Analysis of patient demographics, intussusception types, identified causes, and surgical approaches.
Main Results:
- The average patient age was 43.2 years.
- Common types included ileoileal and cecocolic intussusception.
- Idiopathic causes (36.3%) were more frequent than malignant causes (9%).
Conclusions:
- Malignancy is a rare cause of intussusception in Nigerian adults.
- Resection without reduction is the safest surgical approach due to late presentation.