Ileo-Caecal Intussusception in an Adult with Mucinous Adenocarcinoma as the Lead Point: Case Report

Intussusception is an invagination or telescoping of a proximal segment of bowel into the lumen of a distal segment. This leads to obstruction and compromise of mesenteric blood flow, with resultant ischemia of the bowel wall. The prevalence of adult intussusceptions is about 1- 5% .It is a cha...

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Main Authors: Archana Shetty, Aparna Narasimha, Lekha M.B, Vijaya C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd. 2015-01-01
Series:National Journal of Laboratory Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.njlm.net/articles/PDF/2029/5-%2010405_CE(Anjli)_F(Sh)_PF1(ANAK)_PFA(AK).pdf