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Intussusception of the small bowel caused by submucosal lipoma: a case report Cover

Intussusception of the small bowel caused by submucosal lipoma: a case report

Open Access
|Feb 2025

Abstract

Intussusception of the small intestine occurs when one part of the intestine telescopes into another, causing ischemia and obstruction. This condition is rare in adults, with the most common cause being a benign tumor in the intestinal wall. This paper presents a case of ileal intussusception caused by a submucosal lipoma in the form of a polyp. The intussusception resulted in mild discomfort, and the diagnosis was established through ultrasound and computed tomography scans. Surgical treatment was performed, involving laparoscopic reduction of the intussusception, segmental resection of the intestine, and end-to-end anastomosis. The postoperative course was uneventful.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21164/pomjlifesci.1005 | Journal eISSN: 2719-6313 | Journal ISSN: 2450-4637
Language: English
Page range: 28 - 30
Published on: Feb 21, 2025
Published by: Pomeranian Medical University
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2025 Filip Fliciński, Tomasz Błaszkowski, published by Pomeranian Medical University
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