Prolapsed sigmoid intussusception per anus in an elderly man: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Intussusception in pediatrics is widely documented and well described. On the basis of the literature, however, adult intussusception is a rare entity with a prevalence of from 1% to 5%. The majority of adult patients with intussusce...

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Main Authors: Kotecha Vihar R, Chandika Alphonce, Teyha Penn S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/5/1/389