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Adult ileo-ileal intussusception caused by inflammatory fibroid polyp leading to small bowel obstruction: a case report with comprehensive literature review

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Ileo-ileal intussusception, an infrequent cause of small bowel obstruction in adults, can be initiated by inflammatory fibroid polyps. These are uncommon, benign submucosal lesions of the gastrointestinal tract. This case report explores an adult patient with inflammatory fibroid polyps-induced ileo-ileal intussusception.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjae480

Authors: Shritik Devkota, Hritika Rathi, Arshid Iqbal Qadri, Samiksha Lamichhane, Nidhi Jain

Institutions: Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,050