Midgut pain due to an intussuscepting terminal ileal lipoma: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>The occurrence of intussusception in adults is rare. The condition is found in 1 in 1300 abdominal operations and 1 in 100 patients operated for intestinal obstruction. The child to adult ratio is 20:1.</p> <p>Case pres...

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Main Authors: Ryan Barbara, Moran Diarmaid C, Kavanagh Dara O, Abbasakoor Noormuhammad O, Neary Paul C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/4/1/51