surgery Flashcards
1
Q
what is intussesception
A
bowel telescoped in on itselfThis thickens the overall size of the bowel and narrows the lumen at the folded area, leading to a palpable mass in the abdomen and obstruction to the passage of faeces through the bowel.
2
Q
how is pyloric stenosis seen on US
A
thickened muscle layer beyond the stomach
3
Q
presentation of intussusception
A
Severe, colicky abdominal pain Pale, lethargic and unwell child “Redcurrant jelly stool” Right upper quadrant mass on palpation. This is described as “sausage-shaped” Vomiting Intestinal obstruction
4
Q
management for intussusception
A
- therapeutic enemas
- surgery
5
Q
investigation for intussusception
A
ultrasound
6
Q
what is hypospadias
A
a birth defect in boys in which the opening of the urethra is not located at the tip of the penis
