Ileocecal Intussusception in the Adult Population: Case Series of Two Patients

Ileocecal Intussusception in the Adult Population: Case Series of Two Patients

BACKGROUND: Intussusception is a condition found primarily in the pediatric population. In the adult population, however, intussusception is usually due to a pathological process, with a higher risk of bowel obstruction, vascular compromise, inflammatory changes, ischemia, and necrosis. Radiographic...

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Main Authors: Ibrahim, Deena MD, Patel, Nina P., Gupta, Malkeet MD, MS, Fox, J Christian MD, RDMS, Lotfipour, Shahram MD, MPH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2010-05-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Appendectomy
colon cancer
abdominal pain
intussusception
Online Access:http://escholarship.org/uc/item/0t55328z

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