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Ileocolic Intussusception in an Adult due to Acute Appendicitis

Abstract

Shaista Salman Guraya, Salman Yousuf Guraya and Abdu Hassan Alzobydi

Intussusception is a well-recognized clinical entity that has been mainly attributed to pediatric population. Adult intussusception is an extremely rare condition presenting with diverse symptomatology. A high index of suspicion and early diagnosis with a CT scan will identify patients requiring emergent surgery. Present case report describes a patient with presentation of acute appendicitis and ultimately diagnosed to have ileocolic intussusception. Laparoscopic reduction of the intussusceptions and appendectomy cured the condition.

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