How do you fix intussusception in adults?
Surgery is the definitive treatment of adult intussusceptions. Formal bowel resection with oncological principles is followed for every case where a malignancy is suspected.
Is intussusception fatal in adults?
Intussusception can cut off the blood supply to the affected portion of the intestine. If left untreated, lack of blood causes tissue of the intestinal wall to die. Tissue death can lead to a tear (perforation) in the intestinal wall, which can cause an infection of the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritonitis).
How common is adult intussusception?
While commonly encountered in children, adult intussusception (AI) is extraordinarily rare with an estimated incidence of be 2 cases/1,000,000 population/year [3, 4].
What surgery is done for intussusception?
In the patient with intussusception of the small intestine, an associated primary malignancy is uncommon. Initial reduction, followed by limited surgical resection, is the preferred treatment. Surgical resection without reduction is favored only when an underlying primary malignancy is clinically suspected.
How is intussusception diagnosed in adults?
Abdominal CT is now widely regarded as the modality of choice for diagnosing intussusceptions in adults. The CT finding of a heterogeneous “target” or “sausage-shaped” soft-tissue mass consisting of an outer intussuscipiens and central intussusceptum is virtually pathognomonic.
How long is recovery from intussusception surgery?
Most children will be fully recovered in one month and can resume some normal activities. Your child’s pediatric surgeon can advise as to what sports are allowed.
When is surgery needed for intussusception?
Surgery. If the intestine is torn, if an enema is unsuccessful in correcting the problem or if a lead point is the cause, surgery is necessary. The surgeon will free the portion of the intestine that is trapped, clear the obstruction and, if necessary, remove any of the intestinal tissue that has died.