Intestinal intussusception in adults. Apropos of 8 cases
Mechat, F.; Touzani, K.; Zerouali, N.
Journal de Chirurgie 126(2): 131-132
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-7697 PMID: 2715228 Document Number: 329265
Traditionally considered the revealing sign of an organic lesion in adults, intestinal intussusception has been reported to be generally idiopathic in African series. The authors analyze 8 cases in adults, of which 6 were idiopathic. Intestinal resection was required in 7 of 8 cases. Mortality was 25%, and linked to intestinal necrosis.
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