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. 2012;3(2):52-4.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2011.10.011. Epub 2011 Nov 18.

Colo-colonic intusussception secondary to a lipoma

Nicholas Howard  1 , Nagaragen Pranesh, Paul Carter
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Colo-colonic intusussception secondary to a lipoma

Nicholas Howard et al. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2012.

Abstract

We present a case of subacute obstruction in a 49 years old lady due to colo-colonic intussusception secondary to a lipoma. We describe the difficulties in diagnosis and management of this rare cause of bowel obstruction and review the literature on adult intussusceptions.

Keywords: Intussusception; Large bowel obstruction; Lipoma.

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Photo of intusussception at colonscopy.
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Coronnal CT scan of colo-colonic intusussception secondary to lipoma.
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Axial CT scan of colo-colonic intusussception secondary to lipoma.
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