Idiopathic Ileo-Ileal Intussusception In Older Children: A Case Report And Brief Literature Review

Abstract

Small bowel intussusceptions are much less common than the ileocolic type. The unusual age group and variable presentation contribute to the frequent delay in diagnosis with increased morbidity and mortality. Majority of cases of isolated ileoileal intussusception are associated with a pathological lead point. Idiopathic ileoileal intussusceptions are rare, especially in older children. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of antegrade ileoileal intussusception in older school-age children without an apparent predisposing cause.