Case Report
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2020.
World J Clin Cases. Jan 26, 2020; 8(2): 306-312
Published online Jan 26, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i2.306
Table 2 Characteristics of the intussusceptions
CharacteristicsPercentage
Timing of intussusception in relation to malignancyAt diagnosis47.6%
Induction14.3%
Maintenance19.0%
Relapse19.0%
Location of intussusceptionIleo-colic86.7%
Ileo-ileal9.3%
Ileo-ileo-colic2.7%
Colo-colic1.3%
Chronicity of intussusceptionAcute40.0%
Chronic60.0%
Presence of a lead pointYes89.7%
No10.3%
Cause of lead pointMalignancy80.8%
Necrosis7.7%
Hematoma3.8%
Lymph node3.8%
Typhlitis3.8%
Barium enema reductionSuccessful14.3%
Unsuccessful85.7%
Surgical intervention requiredYes95.7%
No4.3%
Diagnostic mode for cancerSurgery77.8%
Colonoscopy11.1%
Imaging5.6%
Autopsy5.6%