Ileoileal Intussusception Secondary to an Ileal Fibroma
Intussusception is defined as the telescoping of a segment of the gastrointestinal tract (intussusceptum) into an immediately adjacent distal bowel (intussuscipiens). Intussusception is a relatively rare cause of intestinal obstruction in adults. Unlike in children, a lead point is present in 90% of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2012-11-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Gastroenterology |
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Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/345806 |