A Case of Long-Tract Ileocolic Intussusception Secondary to Well-Differentiated Cecal Adenocarcinoma
Mohamad Ballan,
Mahroo Aghababaei,
An Guo Michael Chin
et al.
Abstract:Intussusception denotes the intricate phenomenon wherein one segment of the bowel undergoes invagination or telescoping into its contiguous distal segment. The ensuing invaginated segment may be propelled forward through peristaltic movements, potentially precipitating bowel obstruction or ischemia, culminating in necrosis of the affected bowel segment. Although the precise etiology of intussusception remains elusive, particularly in cases devoid of an identifiable lead point, dysrhythmic contractions and lymp… Show more
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