A Retrospective study of Intussusception of the bowel in adults

Introduction: Intussusception is the leading cause of intestinal obstruction in children. In contrast to childhood intussusception, adult intussusception accounts for only 5 % of all intussusceptions with 90 % having a lead point, a well-defined pathological abnormality. Adult intussusceptions pose a further challenge as they are often presented with acute, subacute or chronic non-specific symptoms. Computed tomography is the most sensitive diagnosti