Adult Intussusception –Temple of Surprise 7 Year Experience in Sialkot

Abstract

Background:  Intussusception is a rare entity in adults, it is expected to be found in 1/30,000 of all hospital admission, 1/1300 of all abdominal operations, 1/30 to 1/100 of all cases operated for intestinal obstruction, and one adult intussusception for every 20 childhood.

Study Design:  Retrospective case series study.

Place and duration of Study:  This study was carried out at the department of surgery Allama Iqbal Memorial Teaching Hospital Sialkot from June 2006 to June 2013.

Materials and Methods:  While operating cases for intestinal obstruction five cases of adult intussusception with M-F ratio was 4:1, mean age was 46.5 year. Ileo-Ileal

Intussusception  were found in all cases

Results:  All five patients presented with intestinal obstruction on radiological evidences, exploratory laparotomy were carried out, four patients had Ileo-Ileal Intussusception while fifth one involved terminal ileum for which right hemicolectomy was performed. All patients recovered and discharged home.

Conclusion: Adul Intussusception is a rare entity usually has a causative pathological lead point and always difficult to diagnose, always treated by surgery.