Intussusception through an ileostomy: A case report and literature review

Abstract Introduction Intussusception through an ileostomyis one of the rarest complications of stomas. In this study we report a case and a brief update of the literature to focus on the clinical level of this pathology and the therapeutic attitudes. Presentation of case a 44-year-old man who underwent a small bowel resectionwith double stomafor tuberculosis peritonitis presented with stomatal prolapse. On examination of the stoma, small bowel mucosa appeared to have evident rather than serosa. The patient had an elective reduction of the proximal stomaunder anesthesia. Conclusion A review of the literature shows that Intussusception through an ileostomycan occur at any time after the first surgery. The cause is still unclear. Urgent conservative surgical management based on manual reduction should be preferred.