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[Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor causing intestinal obstruction in older adults due to intestinal intussusception: Case report].

Authors :
Montes-Arcón PS
Redondo de Oro KT
Cantero-Romero K
Blanco-Pertuz PM
Pérez-Mingan GC
Source :
Revista de gastroenterologia del Peru : organo oficial de la Sociedad de Gastroenterologia del Peru [Rev Gastroenterol Peru] 2023 Jan-Mar; Vol. 43 (1), pp. 69-73.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Intestinal intussusception in adult patients is a rare entity, which corresponds to about 5% of all causes of intestinal obstruction, its diagnosis is not easy given the lack of specific symptoms of patients who present it. This is mainly based on the findings of imaging studies, surgical management is the cornerstone of treatment of this pathology and its success will be determined by timely diagnosis as well as by the expertise of the treating surgeon. This article presents the case of a 62-year-old male patient who consults due to nonspecific abdominal pain and irritative urinary symptoms, who due to persistence of abdominal pain despite medical management is taken to surgery where it is diagnosed intraoperatively. an intestinal intussusception at the level of the distal ileum.

Details

Language :
Spanish; Castilian
ISSN :
1609-722X
Volume :
43
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Revista de gastroenterologia del Peru : organo oficial de la Sociedad de Gastroenterologia del Peru
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37226074