Incarcerated Prolapsed Sigmoid Intussusception Presenting as Rectal Prolapse Without a Lead Point.

Publication Title

BMJ Case Rep

Authors

Debra Lai
Marta M Lavery, Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Swedish Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center First Hill Campus, Seattle, Washington.Follow
Ulrik Wallin

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-30-2023

Keywords

washington; swedish; swedish cancer; Humans; Colon; Colon, Sigmoid; Intussusception; Rectal Prolapse

Abstract

This case series presents two patients with symptoms consistent with acute rectal prolapse. The prolapses were subsequently found to be sigmoid intussusception that had prolapsed through the anus without rectal prolapse and without any intraluminal pathology or lead point. Both were recognised on examination and underwent colonic resection rather than proctectomy.

Clinical Institute

Digestive Health

Specialty/Research Institute

Gastroenterology

Specialty/Research Institute

Surgery

DOI

10.1136/bcr-2023-255364