Intussusception

Question 1

RF

Answer 1

Meckels diverticulum
Lymphoma
Henloch Schonlein Purpura
Post operative.

Question 2

Presentation

Answer 2

Sudden cry, knees into chest.
Red stools, red current appearance.
Distended abdo, RUQ sausage mass.

Question 3

Investigation

Answer 3

USS abdo, contrast Xray.

Question 4

Management

Answer 4

Fluid resusc, air or contrast enema reduction.

If contraindic (Peritonitis or dehydrated)

then surgical correction needed.

Question 5

Complication

Answer 5

Bowel obstruction
Perf w/necrosis
Shock/hypovolaemia