Baldin AV, De Rungs BDR, Ruiz GM, Azcoitia MF

Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 137-140
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: Intussusception, also known as intestinal invagination, is a frequent pathology in pediatric patients, but it is rare in adults, occurring in 2 to 3% of this specific age group and resulting in 1 to 5% of intestinal obstruction cases. Clinical case study: A 47 year old female patient with no prior symptoms of this condition. Presents abdominal pain with an intensity level of 10/10, accompanied by nausea and vomiting. An ultrasound and CT Scan are performed and indicate a diagnosis of intussusception. An exploratory laparotomy is performed where the intussusception diagnosis caused by submucosal lipoma is confirmed. A intestinal resection with primary anastomosis procedure is performed. The patient evolved satisfactorily, with no complications. Conclusions: Intussusception in adult patients is rare, and it diagnosis is at times challenging due to unspecific symptomology. Nevertheless, Imaging studies are an important tool that provides support for this type of diagnosis. The imaging study of choice is the CT Scan and the recommended treatment is the intestinal resection with no intent of reduction.

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