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T1 Ileoileal intussusception as initial manifestation of Crohn's disease
A1 Arteaga González, Iván Jesús
A1 López-Tomassetti Fernández
A1 Lorenzo Rocha
A1 Carrillo Pallarés, Ángel
A2 Cirugía
K1 Bowel obstruction
K1 Crohn's disease
K1 Intussusception
K1 Acute abdomen
AB Intussusception is usually considered a childhood condition, but it may also be present inadults, where it is more often associated with an underlying pathology. There is no agreement upon thecorrect treatment of adult intussusception, although surgical intervention is considered necessary.Resection without prior reduction has been the traditional treatment of choice due to the significant riskfor malignancy found in most series. We describe an unusual case of intestinal necrosis secondary toileoileal intussusception caused by Crohn's disease. A long intestinal resection was necessary and thepatient was discharged without major complications. Based on the details of this case, the authorsemphasize the potential importance of considering individualized treatment of adult intussusception.The practical benefit for reduction of viable bowel in Crohn´s patients is the preservation of bowellength.
SN 1201-026X
YR 2006
FD 2006
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RD 22-may-2025