Intussusception of the small intestine – a rare cause of gastrointestinal obstruction in adults – case report
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Published Online: Jun 28, 2019
Page range: 45 - 47
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21164/pomjlifesci.568
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Intestinal intussusception is most common in children. In adults, it is a relatively rare disorder. It usually occurs with a noticeable triggering factor: a lead point (LP).
The following is the case of a 36-year-old man admitted to the Department of General Surgery SPWSZ in Szczecin-Zdunowo due to pain in the abdomen caused by intussusception of the small intestine.