All statements about adult instussusception are true except
Most common in children Primary or secondary to intestinal pathology, e.g. polyp, Meckel's diveiculum Ileocolic is the commonest variety Can lead to an ischaemic segment Radiological reduction is indicated in most cases The remainder require surgery Ref: Bailey & Love&;s Sho Practice of Surgery,E25,Page-1191
Idiopathic & more enteric rather than colonic
Lead point present in majority of cases
Resection of bowel is adequate for large bowel intussusception
Hydrostatic redution with barium or air are done if bowel is not completely obstructed
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