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A Case of Adult Ileocolic Intussusception Due to Ileal Polyp

Kavya Naik .

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Adult intussusception is rare but an important   etiology to be considered for intestinal obstruction in the adults. This report presents a case of 66 years old male   patient presented to emergency department with complaint of pain abdomen and vomiting. Diagnosis of intussusception was done by ultrasonography and emergency laparotomy was done with finding of ileocolic intussusception due to ileal polyp. Right hemicolectomy was done. This report            emphasises early diagnosis with ultrasonography which is highly specific and sensitive.


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