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All statements about adult intussusception are true except:

A
Idiopathic and more enteric rather than colonic
B
Lead point present in majority of cases
C
Resection of bowel is adequate for large bowel intussusception
D
Hydrostatic reduction with barium or air are done if bowel is not gangrenous
High-Yield Explanation
Intussusception In Adults Bailey says " Adult cases of intussusception are invariably associated with a lead point, which is usually a polyp (e.g., Preutz-jegher&;s syndrome), a submucosal lipoma or other tumor " In adults , colonic intussusception is common but in children, ileocolic is the most commonest variety (77%) Ref: Bailey 27th edition Pgno: 1287

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