Small bowel intussusception with the Meckel's diverticulum after blunt abdominal trauma: a case report

Benjelloun, El Bachir; Ousadden, Abdelmalek; Ibnmajdoub, Karim; Mazaz, Khalid; Taleb, Khalid Ait

doi:10.1186/1749-7922-4-18

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“…The underlying mechanism of traumatic intussusception is unknown but some authors have proposed a pathological peristaltic wave and/or localized spasm of a bowel segment after the trauma [43]. Another possible mechanism is an intramural hematoma or edema acting as a lead point [44,45]. Although rare, intussusception should be considered when patients with blunt abdominal trauma present with insidious signs of obstruction (Fig.…”

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Intussusception in adults: what radiologists should know

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Adult intussusception (AI) is a rare entity with an organic lesion within the intussusception in 70-90% of the cases. Intussusception is classified according to location, etiology, and to the presence or not of a lead point. We illustrate several causes of AI with a variety of radiological findings on plain film, ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, and endoscopy seen at our institution. Imaging plays a major role in their diagnosis and in determining the appropriate treatment.

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Intussusception in adults: what radiologists should know

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“…Unlike children in whom most cases are idiopathic, the majority (80%) of adult intussusception (AI) cases have an underlying cause which could be due to development of tumors, fibrosis after surgery, and Meckel's diverticula. Cases following blunt abdominal trauma are rare [ 3 ]. AI is relatively uncommon with different clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management compared to childhood intussusception [ 4 ].…”

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Delayed Presentation of Intussusception with Perforation after Splenectomy in Patient with Blunt Abdominal Trauma

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Case Reports in Surgery

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Adult intussusception (AI) following blunt abdominal trauma (BAT) is a rare surgical condition. We present a case of delayed diagnosis of ileocecal junction intussusception with a perforation of small bowel in a 34-year-old male with a history of fall from height. Initial exploratory laparotomy revealed shattered spleen requiring splenectomy. Initial abdominal computerized tomography scanning (CT) scan showed dilated small bowel with no organic obstruction. Patient started to improve with partial distention and was shifted to rehabilitation unit. On the next day, he experienced severe abdominal distention and vomiting. Abdominal CT showed characteristic intussusception at the distal ileum. Secondary exploratory laparotomy revealed severe adhesions of stomach and small bowel to the anterior abdominal wall with dilated small bowel loops and intussusception near the ileocecal junction with perforation of small bowel. The affected area was resected and side-to-side stapled anastomosis was performed. Though small bowel intussusception is a rare event, BAT patients with delayed symptoms of bowel obstruction should be carefully evaluated for missed intussusception.

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“…It is more common in the children when compared to the adults, the etiology being generally idiopathic [2]. Although it is the most common cause of intestinal obstruction and the second most common cause of acute abdomen in pediatric age group, intussusception constitutes 1% to 5% of all intestinal obstructions of adulthood [3].…”

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“…Although it is the most common cause of intestinal obstruction and the second most common cause of acute abdomen in pediatric age group, intussusception constitutes 1% to 5% of all intestinal obstructions of adulthood [3]. In adults, 80% of the cases have an underlying etiology, being different from children [2]. After the age of 18 years, tumors, polyps, edema and fibrosis of the intestinal wall due to surgical interventions, Meckel diverticulum, inflammation, postoperative adhesions, and intestinal sutures are the most frequently described causes [2][3][4].…”

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