A case of intussusception developed at the site of ileocolic anastomosis after laparoscopic right hemicolectomy

2019 
Background Intussusception is a relatively common condition seen in children. In comparison, adult intussusception is rare and usually occurs as a complication in patients with organic diseases. It is responsible for 1% of all bowel obstructions, in most of intussusceptions a malignant tumor is involved. Herein, we present an extremely unusual case of intussusception that occurred as a complication at the site of a functional end-to-end anastomosis.
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