BACKGROUND Adult intussusception is a rare but challenging condition. Preoperative diagnosis is frequently missed or delayed because of nonspecific or sub-acute symptoms. CASE PRESENTATION We present the case of a sixty-two year old gentleman who initially presented with pseudo-obstruction. Computerised tomography displayed a jejuno-jejunal intussusception, which was treated by primary laparo...

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of pneumatic reduction of intussusception using equipment readily available in the hospital. Twenty-two children aged between four months and four years had pneumatic reduction of intussusception. The device used was assembled using (i) a hand-held pump attached to a pressure gauge, and (ii) a 3-way Foley's balloon catheter. There was...

Intussusception is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction in adult patients, but is common in children. In fact, it accounts for an estimated 1% of all cases of bowel obstruction in adults, although adult intussusception of the large intestine is rare. Sigmoidorectal intussusception, however, is a rare variety with few cases reported in the literature. A mucinous adenocarcinoma, a subtype of ad...

Experience of 53 episodes of intussusception was examined to compare the observed success rate of pressure reduction with potential outcome had stricter exclusion criteria been applied (history > 24 hours, presence of rectal bleeding, radiological signs of intestinal obstruction). With stricter criteria 25 avoidable laparotomies would have been performed. Most infants can be cured of intussusce...

INTRODUCTION Intussusception is the commonest cause of intestinal obstruction in infants and young children. MATERIALS AND METHODS This report reviews the clinical presentation, investigations and outcomes of patients with intussusception treated at the KK Women's and Children's Hospital between 1 May 1997 and 30 April 2000. RESULTS The study population comprised 160 consecutive patients tr...

Background The majority of intussusceptions, between 2 months and 2 years, are idiopathic. Indication of surgery in infants with recurrences is still matter for debate. The aim of our study was to review our experience to better define the management of recurrent intussusceptions. Material and methods A retrospective study was conducted involving all patients treated for intussusception at the ...

Abstract Background Intussusception is the most frequent cause of bowel obstruction in infants and toddlers; idiopathic intussusception occurs predominantly under age 3 rare after 6 years; highest incidence between 4 9 months; gold standard for treatment non-operative reduction. This research will tackle problem pediatric our center which largest tertiary region. The primary outcome to study pr...

BACKGROUND Adult intussusception is a rare clinical entity. The presentations and optimal management of adult intussusception in Asians have seldom been reported. The purpose of this study was to determine the causes and management of adult intussusception in Taiwan. METHODS A retrospective review performed at four medical centers in Taiwan identified 46 patients, at least 18 years old, with ...