Intussusception Caused by a Heterotopic Pancreas. Case Report and Literature Review

(Journal Article): Intussusception Caused by a Heterotopic Pancreas. Case Report and Literature Review

Chandra N, Campbell S, Gibson M, Reece-Smith H, Mee A (Royal Berkshire Hospital. Reading, United Kingdom, simoncampbell@hotmail.com )

IN: JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2004; 05(6):476-479

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ABSTRACT: CONTEXT: Intussusception in adults is rare, accounting for 0.1% of adult hospital admissions. In contrast to this, it is the leading cause of obstruction in children. In up to 90% of adults a cause can usually be found, but in children this is rarely the case. CASE REPORT: We report the case of a 27-year-old lady with a subacute bowel obstruction caused by a jejunal heterotopic pancreas and describe its successful surgical management. CONCLUSION: The causes of intussusception in adults are discussed in the literature review.

TYPE OF PUBLICATION: Case Report

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