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World J Clin Cases. Feb 26, 2024; 12(6): 1163-1168
Published online Feb 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i6.1163
Published online Feb 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i6.1163
Adult sigmoid intussusception resembling rectal prolapse: A case report
Tsung-Jung Tsai, Department of Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua 500209, Taiwan
Yu Shih Liu, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua 500209, Taiwan
Author contributions: Liu YS contributed to the conceptualization, investigation and supervision; Tsai TJ contributed to the data curation, investigation, preparation of the manuscript, and editing; Both authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patient for the publication of this report and all accompanying images.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare having no conflicts of interest.
CARE Checklist (2016) statement: The authors have read the CARE Checklist (2016), and the manuscript was prepared and revised accordingly.
Corresponding author: Yu Shih Liu, MD, Chief Doctor, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, No. 135 Nanxiao Street, Changhua 500209, Taiwan.
Received: November 5, 2023
Peer-review started: November 5, 2023
First decision: December 15, 2023
Revised: December 25, 2023
Accepted: January 22, 2024
Article in press: January 22, 2024
Published online: February 26, 2024
Processing time: 106 Days and 23.3 Hours
Peer-review started: November 5, 2023
First decision: December 15, 2023
Revised: December 25, 2023
Accepted: January 22, 2024
Article in press: January 22, 2024
Published online: February 26, 2024
Processing time: 106 Days and 23.3 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: This case underscores the potential for sigmoid intussusception to bear a resemblance to rectal prolapse. These two diagnoses have distinct etiologies and treatment. Adults and children have different etiological factors. Sigmoid intussusception related to malignancy leads to an unfavorable outcome, whereas rectal prolapse has a better prognosis. A comprehensive literature review was conducted to elucidate the advantages and disadvantages of preoperative reduction.