Adult Intussusception: The Unexpected Cause of This SBO

Опубликовано: 29 Май 2026
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In Part 2 of this case, we reveal the surprising cause of a young man's small bowel obstruction—and it's not a tumor.

The CT scan showed the classic “target sign”, pointing to a rare diagnosis in adults: intussusception.

We’ll break down:

What intussusception is and how it presents in adults

The concept of a lead point—and when there isn’t one

Why cannabis use might be more than just a footnote

And how to manage these cases when the diagnosis isn't clear-cut

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