Orient Journal of Surgical Sciences

Abstract

ADULT INTUSSUSCEPTION: CURRENT PERSPECTIVE

Intussusception, the invagination of a segment of the bowel into the lumen of a contiguous segment, is an uncommon cause of abdominal pain and bowel obstruction in adults. Due to the often incomplete nature of the obstruction, presentation in the adult patient may be delayed and the diagnosis is either missed or made at exploratory laparotomy in regions where sophisticated imaging facilities such as computed tomography (CT) scan are not readily affordable or available. A high index of suspicion is required for the
earlier detection of this condition in the adult patient for prompt and successful surgical intervention.


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  • 2 Dec 2021
    Publication of 2nd edition of the Orient Journal of Surgical Sciences

    The department of surgery of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Awka, Nigeria is pleased to publish this 2nd edition of the Orient Journal of Surgical Sciences.

     

    The foremost aspiration of the editorial team is to publish quality peer reviewed articles that meet international standards at a minimum frequency of once per year in the select specialties and this volume has met that commitment. This volume contains articles of great importance particularly to the Ophthal-mologists and Surgeons.


     

  • 26 Mar 2020
    Publication of Maiden Edition of the Orient Journal of Surgical Sciences March 2020 Vol.1, No.1

    The Maiden Edition of the Orient Journal of Surgical Sciences Was Published on Wednesday 25th March 2020.

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  • 29 Jul 2019
    Oriental Journal of Surgical Sciences Publishing Founded

    The Orient Journal of Surgical Sciences was founded on 27th April 2019. It is published by the Department of Surgery at the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH) in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.