HighlightsThis is a rare entity. Its treatment still difficult because of controversy regarding the diagnosis and the optimal management.We tried to present our experience with 8 adult intussusceptions cases followed by a review of the literature in order to analyze the cause, clinical features, diagnosis, and management of this rare pathology.It was a retrospective study, But it is very interesting with clear results and excellent figures which may guide surgeons who encounter this problem.I am hoping that you have received everything as required and that the reviewing process finds the manuscript acceptable for publication in the journal. Please accept again dear professor our most humble greetings.
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Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis should be interpreted with relevance to the entire clinical context.
Positive diagnosis can be established by computed tomography imaging.
Management of PCI is conditioned by the clinical and radiological presentation which is essentially related to the primary cause.
Surgical procedure is required when suspecting transmural ischemia or bowel perforation.
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