title: Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for ileocolic intussusception secondary to caecal neoplasm.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Singleton Hospital, Swansea, UK.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Marsden
authors.forename: A P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Saklani
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Davies
authors.forename: T V
authors.initials: TV
authors.lastname: Chandrasekaran
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Khot
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Beynon
mesh_terms: 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