Ileocolic Intussusception in an Adult due to Acute Appendicitis

Abstract

Intussusception is a well-recognized clinical entity that has been mainly attributed to pediatric population. Adult\rintussusception is an extremely rare condition presenting with diverse symptomatology. A high index of suspicion and\rearly diagnosis with a CT scan will identify patients requiring emergent surgery. Present case report describes a patient\rwith presentation of acute appendicitis and ultimately diagnosed to have ileocolic intussusception. Laparoscopic\rreduction of the intussusceptions and appendectomy cured the condition.\r