Adult intussusception in the last 25 years of modern imaging: is surgery still indicated?

Background: Because most adult intussusceptions are reportedly due to malignancy, operative treatment is recommended. With current availability of computed tomography, we questioned the role of mandatory operative exploration for all adult intussusceptions.

Methods: This study is a retrospective review of all adults treated from 1983 to 2008 at a large tertiary referral center for intussusception.