ILEOCOLIC INTUSSUSCEPTION: A RARE CASE OF ACUTE INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION IN ADULTS
ABSTRACT Intussusception is a rare cause of acute intestinal obstruction in adults. The etiology, clinical presentation and management of condition is different in adults as compared to pediatrics age group. Pre-operative diagnosis is usually difficult due to non-specific and intermittent nature of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Faisalabad
2012-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of University Medical & Dental College |
| Online Access: | http://jumdc.com/index.php/jumdc/article/view/349 |
| Summary: | ABSTRACT
Intussusception is a rare cause of acute intestinal obstruction in adults. The etiology, clinical presentation and management of condition is different in adults as compared to pediatrics age group. Pre-operative diagnosis is usually difficult due to non-specific and intermittent nature of symptoms. Ultrasound can be helpful in diagnosing the condition. Target sign or Doughnut sign and sandwitch appearance/pseudo kidney sign are helmark of diagnosis. |
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| ISSN: | 2221-7827 2310-5542 |