Postoperative intussusception: a rare but critical complication in adult patients with Crohn’s disease – case report and literature review

Abstract

Postoperative entero-enteric intussusception is a rare complication in adult patients with Crohn’s disease (CD). The knowledge of this distinct complication and its timely diagnosis and therapy are of utmost importance to prevent fatal intestinal necrosis. There is no consensus about the optimal management of postoperative entero–enteric intussusception, although surgical exploration is widely advised.

Keywords

• crohn’s disease
• intussusception
• postoperative complication