Intestinal intussusception in adults: Location, causes, symptoms, and therapeutic management

• Published in: Radiología (English ed.) Vol. 65; no. 3; pp. 213 - 221
• Main Authors: González-Carreró Sixto, C., Baleato-González, S., García Palacios, J.D., Sánchez Bernal, S., Junquera Olay, S., Bravo González, M., García Figueiras, R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Spain Elsevier España, S.L.U 01.05.2023
• Subjects: Adult; Adulto; Intestinal intussusception; Invaginaciones intestinales; Manifestaciones; Manifestations; Tomografía computarizada; Tratamiento; Treatment; CT; Treatment; Adulto; Tomografía computarizada; Adult; Manifestations; Tratamiento; Manifestaciones; Invaginaciones intestinales; Intestinal intussusception

Intestinal intussusception is difficult to diagnose in adults because the symptoms are nonspecific. However, most have structural causes that require surgical treatment. This paper reviews the epidemiologic characteristics, imaging findings, and therapeutic management of intussusception in adults. T...