Intussusception Flashcards
1
Q
definition?
A
invagination of an intestinal segment into an adjacent loop
2
Q
causes?
A
- polyp
- submucous lipoma
- tumours
- inverted meckels diverticulum
3
Q
sign seen?
A
target sign on CT
4
Q
Mx?
A
laparotomy, resection +/- anastomosis
5
Q
how does it present in paeds?
A
- redcurrent jelly stools
- recurrent episodes of screaming and drawing up legs
- vomiting
6
Q
peak age in paeds it presents?
A
3-12months
7
Q
examination finding in paeds?
A
sausage shaped mass
8
Q
Ix in paeds?
A
abdo US
9
Q
Mx paeds?
A
- reduction by air enema
- surgery reserved for failed reduction or suspected strangulation
