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A Twisted Tale: Ileocolic Intussusception in an Adult: A Case Report.

Wing Yin Alan Lau¹, Edward Tong¹, Selwyn Selvendran¹

¹Department of Acute Surgical Unit Campbelltown Hospital Campbelltown New South Wales Australia.

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Summary

Adult intussusception, a rare surgical emergency, requires high clinical suspicion for prompt diagnosis. This case highlights ileocolic intussusception caused by a neuroendocrine tumor in an adult.

Keywords:

abdominal pain adult intussusception bowel obstruction ileocolic intussusception intussusception neuroendocrine tumor

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Murine Ileocolic Bowel Resection with Primary Anastomosis

Murine Ileocolic Bowel Resection with Primary Anastomosis

Published on: October 29, 2014

Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Surgical Oncology
Abdominal Imaging

Background:

Adult intussusception is an uncommon surgical emergency with diverse causes.
Early diagnosis and management are crucial for favorable outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a case of adult ileocolic intussusception.
To discuss the diagnostic and management strategies for intussusception secondary to neuroendocrine tumors.

Main Methods:

Case report detailing clinical presentation.
Diagnostic imaging findings.
Surgical management approach.

Main Results:

The patient presented with symptoms of intussusception.
Imaging revealed ileocolic intussusception.
A well-differentiated neuroendocrine tumor was identified as the underlying cause.

Conclusions:

Neuroendocrine tumors can present as a cause of adult intussusception.
Multidisciplinary management is essential for successful treatment.
Timely diagnosis and surgical intervention are key for this rare condition.