A Case Study and Literature Review on Idiopathic Adult Intussusception

Abstract

Aim: To review existing literature on adult intussusception and idiopathic adult intussusception, and to summarise current recommendations for the management of adult intussusception and idiopathic adult intussusception. Methods: An electronic search of PubMed was performed with search term “intussusception”, “adult intussusception”, and “idiopathic intussusception”. Studies concerning the paediatric population was excluded. Resultant searches were reviewed and studies which were felt to be relevant were identified with full text retrieved. The references of all retrieved texts were searched to identify any further relevant studies. Background: Intussusception