Laparoscopic treatment for intussusception of the small intestine in the adult.
The term intussusception refers to a spontaneous invagination of a portion of the intestine into another bowel loop. Its incidence is higher in children, but in adults it causes 1% to 5% of intestinal obstructions. The diagnosis of intussusception in the adult is difficult due to the variability of the symptoms. The condition may be chronic, intermittent, or acute. Surgical intervention is necessary in all cases and in up to 90% of cases an organic lesion inside the invaginated part of the bowel is found to be the lead point. The laparoscopic approach offers both a diagnostic and therapeutic option. Laparoscopy may be used as the final diagnostic or therapeutic tool for intussusception in the adult.
Alonso
Verónica
V
Servei de Cirurgia, Hospital de sant Pau, Barcelona.
Targarona
Eduardo Maria
EM
Bendahan
Galit Even
GE
Kobus
Christian
C
Moya
Isabel
I
Cherichetti
Claudio
C
Balagué
Carmen
C
Vela
Sandra
S
Garriga
Jordi
J
Trias
Manuel
M
D000368:Aged; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007078:Ileal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D007443:Intussusception / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged