Intussusception in chronic renal failure

Arch Surg. 1976 Aug;111(8):866. doi: 10.1001/archsurg.1976.01360260034007.

Abstract

Spontaneous intussusception in adults is rare. Recently, we managed two patients with chronic uremia in whom intussusception developed. Histologic examination of the resected segments showed intestinal intramural hemorrhage. We postulate that the coagulopathy associated with uremia may allow for intestinal intramural hemorrhage, thus forming a nidus from which intussusception may be initiated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cecal Diseases / etiology*
  • Cecal Diseases / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ileum*
  • Intussusception / etiology*
  • Intussusception / surgery
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / complications*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged