Heterotopic Gastric Mucosa in the Ileum: A Rare Cause for Intussusception in Adults
Intussusception is the leading cause for intestinal obstruction in children. However, it accounts for only 5% of bowel obstructions in adults. Heterotopic gastric mucosa (HGM) can occur anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract; nevertheless, its occurrence in the small intestine is rare unless associa...
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| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2020-11-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Gastroenterology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/509504 |