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The diagnosis and management of adult intussusception
The American Journal of Surgery · 1997 · Vol. 173(2) · pp. 88–94
Dennis Begos(VA Connecticut Research and Education Foundation)András Sándor(VA Connecticut Research and Education Foundation)Irvin M. Modlin✉(VA Connecticut Research and Education Foundation)
Abstract
Adult intussusception is an unusual cause of bowel obstruction. The likelihood of neoplasia, particularly in the colon as a cause, is high. Operative management is thus almost always necessary.
Gastrointestinal disorders and treatmentsGastrointestinal Tumor Research and TreatmentMedicineIntussusception (medical disorder)ColonoscopySigmoidoscopyLaparotomyRectumBowel obstructionSurgeryRadiologyGeneral surgery
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AdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBiopsyColonColonoscopyFemaleHumansIntestinal DiseasesIntestinal NeoplasmsIntestine, SmallIntussusceptionLaparotomyMale
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