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Internal intussusception
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Internal intussusception of the rectum is a medical symptom associated with straining to defecate, usually associated with chronic constipation and diagnosed by defecography. Surgical interventions to correct the problem have exhibited limited success, usually treating the intussusception but not always relieving the patient’s symptoms.
References
References
- Fleshman JW, Kodner IJ, Fry RD. (1989). Internal intussusception of the rectum: a changing perspective. Neth J Surg 41(6):145-8.
- Christiansen J, Zhu BW, Rasmussen OO, Sorensen M. (1992). Internal rectal intussusception: results of surgical repair. Dis Colon Rectum 35(11):1026-8.