Posted in Gastroenterology on June 17, 2014 by m.khodeer
Intussusseption
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- Most children no lead point, in contrast to most adults
- Presentation: crampy abd pain, N/V, currant jelly stool
- Imaging: intraluminal covex filling defect, coiled spring on barium study, target sign US and CT
- TX: air vs. H2O soluble enema reduction, rule of 3’srecheck post x24h, risk of recurrence
- Contra: peritonitis, perforation
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