Laparoscopy-assisted resection of ileoileal intussusception caused by intestinal lipoma
Journal
Journal of Laparoendoscopic and Advanced Surgical Techniques
Journal Volume
17
Journal Issue
6
Pages
789-792
Date Issued
2007
Author(s)
Abstract
Intussusception is the second most common abdominal emergency in children. In contrast, it is rare in adults. Adult intussusception represents only 1%-3% of patients with bowel obstruction. Although 95% of intussusception in children is idiopathic, merely 7% of adult intussusception is considered idiopathic. Owing to vague symptoms and signs, the preoperative diagnosis of adult intussusception is difficult. Once adult intussusception is diagnosed, surgical intervention is indicated because about half of both colonic and small intestinal intussusceptions are caused by malignant lesions. In this paper, we describe a case of ileoileal intussusception caused by an intestinal lipoma that was diagnosed preoperatively by computed tomography scans and was treated successfully by laparoscopy-assisted surgery. The patient was discharged uneventfully 4 days after the operation. We recommend laparoscopy-assisted surgery as a feasible therapeutic option for adult intussusception. ? 2007 Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
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Other Subjects
adult; article; case report; computer assisted tomography; female; human; human tissue; intestine lipoma; intussusception; laparoscopic surgery; lipoma; preoperative evaluation; priority journal; surgical technique; treatment indication; Female; Humans; Ileal Diseases; Intestinal Neoplasms; Intussusception; Laparoscopy; Lipoma; Middle Aged; Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Type
journal article