Intussuception Flashcards
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What is intussusception
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Invagination of one portion of the bowel into the lumen of the adjacent bowel
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Who does it affect
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Typically infants between 6 to 18 months. Boys affected more
3
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Features
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Intermittent, severe, crampy abdo pain
Inconsolable crying
Draw knees up to chest
Vomiting
Blood stained stool (red current jelly): Late sign
Sausage shaped mass
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Diagnosis
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Ultrasound investigation of choice (target like mass)
4
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Management
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Treated with reduction by air insufflation under radiological control
If this fails, or child has signs of peritonitis, use surgery
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