Surgical Flashcards
1
Q
What is Intussusception?
A
When one segment of the intestine telescopes inside another
2
Q
What type of mechanism is intussusception?
A
Intestinal blockage
3
Q
Who is most common to get intussusception?
A
More common in children (below 3)
4
Q
Symptoms of intussusception?
A
Blood/mucous stool
Vomiting ad diarrhoea
Lethargy
Abdominal mass (unlikely)
5
Q
Investigations for intussusception?
A
IMAGING= US, X-ray/CT
-Air or barium enema (GOLD STANDARD) may also fix it
6
Q
Management of intussusception?
A
Barium enema fixes 90% of cases
-If that doesn’t work surgical release, 1st= Manual reduction, 2nd= segmental bowel resection
