Open AccessIntussusception in Adults: A Retrospective Review from a Single Institution
Author(s) -
Ki Hoon Kim
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
open access emergency medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.408
H-Index - 14
ISSN - 1179-1500
DOI - 10.2147/oaem.s313307
Subject(s) - medicine , intussusception (medical disorder) , malignancy , etiology , pathological , incidence (geometry) , abdominal pain , retrospective cohort study , presentation (obstetrics) , surgery , resection , general surgery , physics , optics
Intussusception is uncommon in adults and often manifests as nonspecific symptoms. Owing to its low incidence and the lack of knowledge on the symptoms, causes, and treatment of adult intussusception (AI), many surgeons may have limited experience in the diagnosis and treatment of intussusception. This study aimed to describe the experience of AI and discuss its clinical presentation, etiology, and management.