2007
DOI: 10.1590/s0101-98802007000400011
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Intussuscepção intestinal em adultos

Abstract: RESUMO: A intussuscepção intestinal em adultos é rara. Ao contrário do que ocorre na faixa pediátrica, é, na maioria das vezes, secundária a uma lesão definida com potencial significativo de malignidade. O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar retrospectivamente os aspectos diagnósticos e terapêuticos da intussuscepção intestinal em adultos. Foram estudados, retrospectivamente, os dados relativos às causas, à apresentação clínica, ao diagnóstico e ao manejo da doença em 16 pacientes, sendo 10 do sexo feminino (62%) … Show more

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“…Colon lipomas are more frequent in women, with a higher incidence between 5°and 6°; decades of life [1,4,5,6,16,17]. The most common sites are cecum and ascending colon, with a prevalence rate of 61% of cases [1,4,5,6,14].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Colon lipomas are more frequent in women, with a higher incidence between 5°and 6°; decades of life [1,4,5,6,16,17]. The most common sites are cecum and ascending colon, with a prevalence rate of 61% of cases [1,4,5,6,14].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The exact trigger mechanism is still unknown, but injuries or irritations in the intestinal wall are believed to alter peristalsis, precipitating the process of invagination [1,4,5,6].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Barium studies may aid diagnosis, but are not indicated in cases of suspected ischemia or intestinal perforation. Colonoscopy may aid in cases of colonic obstruction [4]. The most used radiological method is the abdominal tomography, with up to 100% sensitivity and specificity [5].…”
Section:  Corresponding Author: Renata Bruna Garcia Dos Santosmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Most of the authors agree that laparotomy is mandatory to identify an organic lesion, which is oftentimes neoplastic. The controversies revolve around the need and the extension of the resection [4].…”
Section:  Corresponding Author: Renata Bruna Garcia Dos Santosmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Outros sintomas encontrados são náuseas, vômitos, tumoração abdominal, alteração do hábito intestinal, febre, hemorragia digestiva, emagrecimento, parada da eliminação de flatos e/ou peritonite. 1,11,13 O paciente relatado no caso apresentou-se com queixa de dor abdominal acompanhada por emagrecimento e plenitude, sintomatologia concordante com a literatura supracitada.…”
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