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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jun 27, 2016; 8(6): 472-475
Published online Jun 27, 2016. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v8.i6.472
Enteric duplication cyst as a leading point for ileoileal intussusception in an adult: A rare cause of complete small intestinal obstruction
Hamad Hadi Al-Qahtani
Hamad Hadi Al-Qahtani, Hepatobiliary Section, Department of Surgery, King Saud University, Riyadh 11574, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Author contributions: All the work including data acquisition, writing, revision of this case report has been done by single author: Hamad Hadi Al-Qahtani.
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Correspondence to: Hamad Hadi Al-Qahtani MBBS, MD (hon), CABS, FRCS, Associate Professor, Consultant General, Hepatobiliary Surgeon, Hepatobiliary Section, Department of Surgery, King Saud University, P. O. BOX 2454, Riyadh 11574, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. hamad_qah@hotmail.com
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Received: December 5, 2015
Peer-review started: December 5, 2015
First decision: January 15, 2016
Revised: January 27, 2016
Accepted: March 14, 2016
Article in press: March 15, 2016
Published online: June 27, 2016
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Core Tip

Core tip: I have reported this case of ileoileal intussusception in an adult due to duplication of alimentary tract (DAT) being the cause of intussusception. Although intussusception is a well-known surgical condition, the presence of DAT as a leading point is extremely rare. Only few cases have been reported in the English literature. Computed tomography, although identified the intussusception, the exploratory laparotomy established the DAT as a leading point for the ileoileal intussusception. Resection of the enteric cyst along with the affected intestine, and end to end anastomosis was performed. The histopathology was consistent with enteric duplication cyst.