Nigerian Medical Journal

ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Year
: 2016  |  Volume : 57  |  Issue : 4  |  Page : 204--207

Adult intussusception: An 8 years institutional review


Isaac Assam Udo1, Emmanuel K Abudu2, Felix Uduma3 
1 Department of Surgery, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Nigeria
2 Department of Histopathology, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Nigeria
3 Department of Radiology, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo, Nigeria

Correspondence Address:
Isaac Assam Udo
Department of Surgery, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo
Nigeria

Background: Intussusception is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction in adults. Its diagnosis could be elusive based solely on clinical features because of protean presentation. Supplementary imaging allows for preoperative diagnosis, early institution of definitive management, and a better clinical outcome. Patients and Methods: Records of adults managed for intestinal obstruction by laparotomy in a surgical unit of a tertiary health facility were retrospectively examined. The subgroup having an intraoperative diagnosis of intussusception was extracted and analyzed. Data obtained included age, sex, and primary symptom at presentation. Presence of intestinal perforation, the histology of the lead point of resected tissues, and the final disposition of the patients were documented. Results: Four hundred and three patients underwent surgical management of intestinal obstruction. Eight patients (2%) had an intraoperative diagnosis of intussusception at laparotomy; four males and four females (male: female = 1:1). Abdominal pain was the presentation in 7 (87.5%) and anal protrusion in 1 (12.5%). Four patients (50%) had bowel perforation with peritonitis. Seven of the resected intestines had lead points which were benign. Two patients (25%) died from sepsis. Resection and anastomosis were done for all the patients. Conclusion: Intussusception in adults is uncommon but carries a high morbidity and mortality which can be reduced with a good clinical assessment, appropriate imaging, and early laparotomy.


How to cite this article:
Udo IA, Abudu EK, Uduma F. Adult intussusception: An 8 years institutional review.Niger Med J 2016;57:204-207


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Udo IA, Abudu EK, Uduma F. Adult intussusception: An 8 years institutional review. Niger Med J [serial online] 2016 [cited 2024 Mar 29 ];57:204-207
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