Intussusception or intussusception is rare in adults, 5 % suffer from it and constitutes 1 % of intestinal obstructions. Its clinical presentation is very varied, it can manifest as acute intestinal obstruction or with partial and recurrent obstruction. Imaging studies play a crucial role in diagnosis.90 % of patients have an underlying cause, for which the majority is accompanied by intestinal resection.
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