2023年8月7日 · Intussusception takes place when one segment of bowel telescopes into an adjacent bowel segment, causing an obstruction and even intestinal ischemia. This process can lead to multiple complications such as bowel obstruction, bowel necrosis, and sepsis.

2023年1月5日 · In adults, intussusception is usually the result of a medical condition or procedure, including: A polyp or tumor. Scar-like tissue in the intestine, known as adhesions.

Intussusception is an uncommon cause of intestinal obstruction in adult. It often presents with non specific symptoms and preoperative diagnosis remains difficult. Almost 90% of adult intussusceptions are secondary to a pathologic condition.

2024年1月24日 · Anyone can develop intussusception, including adults, but it’s most common among children between 3 months and 3 years old. Only 1% of adult bowel obstructions are related to intussusception. But intussusception is the most common reason children under 3 years old develop a bowel obstruction.

The diagnosis of intussusception in adult is challenging as a result of the nonspecific signs and symptoms. We herein discuss the epidemiology and the clinical features of bowel intussusception in adult and the role of radiology and surgery in the management of this insidious condition. INTRODUCTION

Intussusception of the bowel is defined as the telescoping of a proximal segment of the gastrointestinal tract within the lumen of the adjacent segment. This condition is frequent in children and presents with the classic triad of cramping abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea and a palpable tender mass.

2023年10月12日 · In this article, we will outline the intricacies of intussusception in adults, shedding light on its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and the crucial role of imaging techniques in its detection. We’ll also discuss a specific variant known as transient intussusception.

2024年9月29日 · In adults, intussusception may seem like a stomachache at first, with symptoms of nausea and vomiting. Look out for stomach pain that comes and goes, getting stronger each time.

In adults, intussusception is more likely to present insidiously with vague abdominal symptoms and rarely presents with the classic triad of vomiting, abdominal pain and passage of blood per rectum, making diagnosis difficult.

In adults, doctors can find the cause of intussusception in about 90 percent of cases. 12 Causes of intussusception in adults include. How do doctors diagnose intussusception? To diagnose intussusception, doctors will ask about symptoms and medical history, perform a physical exam, and order imaging tests.