Adult Ileo-Ileo-Caecal Intussusception : Case Report and Literature Review

Abstract EN

Adult intussusception is a rare entity accounting for only 5% of all intussusceptions and causes approximately 1% of all adult intestinal obstructions.

Unlike paediatric intussusceptions which are usually idiopathic, there is usually a lead point pathology which might be malignant in up to 50% cases.

We present an unusual case of adult intussusception which was not diagnosed on any investigation including computerized tomographic (CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

It was a case of ileo-ileo-cecal intussusception caused by a large lipoma 38 mm×43 mm×61 mm.

It was treated by emergency laparotomy for acute intestinal obstruction.

A conservative resection with ileostomy was performed with good postoperative recovery.