Intussusception in the Geriatric Population: A Case Report

Recurrent abdominal pain in the adult population is a complex symptom with a broad spectrum of diagnoses. The diagnosis of intussusception in the elderly is considerably rarer than in the younger population. High clinical suspicion is required, and imaging is needed for confirmation. Here, we present and discuss the clinical course and management of an 82-year-old female who underwent small bowel resection following recurrent intussusception that was confirmed by imaging and at the time of surgery. The patient was known for having a history of polyps, and the pathology report described a large tubulovillous adenoma found on the resected small bowel specimen. The patient was discharged after surgery with complete remission. This case report intends to explore the importance of surgical intervention versus conservative management in a patient with a similar clinic presentation. This report also intends to highlight the importance of surgical intervention to prevent intussusception-related complications and reduce patient mortality further.