Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for ileocolic intussusception secondary to caecal neoplasm.
Intussusception in adults is a rare cause of abdominal pain. Unlike its paediatric counterpart, intussusception in adults is associated with obvious pathology. We describe a case of ileocolic intussusception extending to the splenic flexure. We were able to reduce the intussusception partially and pedicle was stapled carefully. The specimen was delivered through a small incision and right hemicolectomy was performed adhering to oncological principles. We recommend laparoscopic-assisted surgery is considered for adult intussusceptions.
Marsden
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Singleton Hospital, Swansea, UK.
Saklani
A P
AP
Davies
M
M
Chandrasekaran
T V
TV
Khot
U
U
Beynon
J
J
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002430:Cecal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D003082:Colectomy / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D007443:Intussusception / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D010535:Laparoscopy