A Case of Transient Small Intestinal Intussusceptions in an Adult.
- Author:
Yeong Geol JO
1
;
Tae Hee LEE
;
Soon Hyo KWON
;
Gang Il CHEON
;
Hyun Gun KIM
;
Wan Jung KIM
;
Jin Oh KIM
;
Joon Seong LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Institute for Digestive Research, Digestive Disease Center, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. iman0825@schmc.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Adult;
Small intestine;
Transient;
Intussusception
- MeSH:
Accounting;
Adult;
Humans;
Intestine, Small;
Intussusception;
Rare Diseases
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2011;42(5):315-319
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Intussusception occurs when a segment of the bowel invaginates into the lumen of an adjacent distal segment. Intussusception in adults is a rare disease, accounting for only 5% of all cases. Asymptomatic small bowel intussusception in adults without a lead point is usually transient. When the length of the intussusception is less than 3.5 cm, it can be managed conservatively. This case was an asymptomatic small bowel intussusception without a lead point, which was discovered incidentally during an abdominal computed tomography scan. Spontaneous reduction in the intussusception was observed without any complications while maintaining conservative treatment only.