Suture knot forming the apex of an adult ileo-ileal intussusception: a case report.
A revision laparotomy in an adult for early post-operative small bowel obstruction revealed retrograde ileo-ileal intussusception. The apex was formed by the suture knot from the recent anastomosis. Segmental resection was performed.
Rathore
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Antrim Area Hospital, Antrim, UK.
Andrabi
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D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D007443:Intussusception / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013537:Sutures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014385:Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal / Q000601:surgery