ABSTRACT

Intussusception in pregnacy is a rare condition. In adults more than 90% of cases a lead point can be identified causing the intussusception (1). Primary intussusception is defined as intussusception that occur without a lead point and it is very rare in pregnancy. It is very difficult to diagnose intussusception during pregnancy. We report a case of jejunal intussusception diagnosed at 33 weeks of gestation managed with the general surgery team and delivered at 34th weeks of gestation due to intraabdominal infection and preterm onset of labour.

Keywords: Primary intussusception, pregnancy, invagination