Survey of knowledge and perception on the access to evidence-based practice and clinical practice change among maternal and infant health practitioners in South East Asia
Martis, R.; Ho, J.J.; Crowther, C.A.; Martis, R.; Ho, J.J.; Crowther, C.A.; Martis, R.; Ball, V.; Dent, H.; Thomas, M.; Narash, N.; Ewens, M.; Hakimi, M.; Ho, J.J.; Lumbiganon, P.; Festin, M.R.; Henderson-Smart, D.; Green, S.; Crowther, C.A.; McDonald, S.J.
Bmc Pregnancy and Childbirth 8: 34
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 1471-2393 PMID: 18680603 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2393-8-34Document Number: 203380
Colonic Intussusception although common in children, is a rare cause of acute intestinal obstruction in adults. The etiology, clinical presentation and management of this condition is different in adults as compared to children. Pre-operative diagnosis is usually difficult due to the non specific and intermittent nature of the symptoms. CT scan can be a helpful adjunct in establishing the diagnosis. We present a case report of adult ileocolic intussusception with classical radiological signs and operative findings. A brief literature review is also presented with emphasis on the controversy of reduction of the intussusception before resection.