Laparoscopic reduction of appendicocecal intussusception due to mucinous cystadenoma in an adult.

OBJECTIVE

Laparoscopic reduction of appendicocecal intussusception due to mucinous cystadenoma is herein described.

METHODS

A 32-year-old female had intermittent abdominal pain and nonbloody diarrhea. The preoperative diagnosis was intussusception of the colon with a benign tumor by CT-scan findings.

RESULTS

Laparoscopic reduction of intussusception and ileocecal resection were successfully performed. Gauze sponge sticks were used to provide compression from the distal colon. This maneuver was very effective to reduce the intussusception.

CONCLUSIONS

Laparoscopic reduction of intussusception due to a benign tumor is feasible and safe even in adults. Mucinous cystadenoma is one of the causes of intussusception in adults and a good indication for the laparoscopic approach.