Does Small Bowel Intussusception In Adults Always Require Surgery?

Abstract

stool was hemoccult negative. A radiograph of the abdomen revealed a non-obstructive bowel gas pattern. Sonographic examination of abdomen was unremarkable. Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen revealed an area in the jejunum with a “target sign” consistent with intussusception (Fig. 1). No definite free air, intestinal obstruction, free fluid in abdominal cavity or air bubble in bowel wall was identified. An upper GI series with small bowel follow-through was performed the following day, which did not show any evidence of bowel obstruction or intussusception. The patient’s symptoms improved with bowel rest, and he was discharged after 3 days.