Intussusception

Question 1

the invagination of one portion of the intestine into another.

Answer 1

Intussusception

Question 2

most frequently occurs in the

Answer 2

second half of the first year of life

Question 3

During intussusception, episodes of crying are for a short time but repeat every

Answer 3

15 to 20 minutes

Question 4

presence of intussusception can be confirmed by

Answer 4

abdominal radiograph or ultrasound

Question 5

90% of cases occurring by what year

Answer 5

2 years of age

Question 6

likely indicates the invagination

Answer 6

“lead point”

Question 7

where is the point of the invagination

Answer 7

generally at the juncture of the distal ileum and proximal colon

Question 8

reduction of the intussusception can be done either by

Answer 8

*instillation of a water-soluble solution
*barium enema
*air (pneumatic insufflation)

Question 9

If there is no lead point, ________ may reduce the intussusception.

Answer 9

pressure of the nonsurgical techniques

Question 10

Children are observe for __ as there will be recurrence of the intussusception within this time.

Answer 10

24 hours

Question 11

the “lead point” might be

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*Meckel diverticulum
*polyp
*Hypertrophy of peyer patcherd

Question 12

Lymphatic tissue of the bowel

Answer 12

Peyer patches

Question 13

children with this disorder may present with

Answer 13

vomiting and abdominal pain

Question 14

Vomitus contains bile because the obstruction is below

Answer 14

the Ampulla of Vater

Question 15

In intussusception, the stool is described as

Answer 15

“red currant jelly”

Question 16

If necrosis occurs in the invaginated bowel, the child generally develops these S/X

Answer 16

*elevated temperature
*peritoneal irritation
*increased WBCs
*rapid pulse