Intestinal intussusception in adult patients: a single-center experience and literature review

Bowel intussusception is a rare cause of obstruction in adults. Unlike the paediatric population, the etiology of adult intussusception is typically an underlying intestinal tumour, which can be benign or malignant, resulting in partial or complete mechanical ileus and corresponding symptoms. Diagnosing it through imaging techniques can be challenging and is sometimes only confirmed after an exploratory laparotomy. Surgical treatment in adults is often necessary because it aims not only to resolve the intussusception but also to address the underlying cause. We present three cases of surgically treated adult intussusception and discuss key points in managing this condition, based on a review of the literature.