Intussusception

David B. Tashjian; Michael V. Tirabassi; Katharine R. Bittner; Maria C. Mora; Kaitlyn E. Wong

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-27443-0_53

Intussusception

David B. Tashjian, Michael V. Tirabassi, Katharine R. Bittner, Maria C. Mora, Kaitlyn E. Wong

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Abstract

Intussusception is a common cause of small bowel obstruction in infants and children. It is usually seen in children between 6 and 10 months of age, with idiopathic ileocolic intussusception being the most common type. In older children, pathologic lead points as the cause of intussusception are more common. Diagnosis is made by abdominal ultrasound. Air or contrast enema is the standard initial treatment option for intussusception and in high-volume centers has a high success rate and favorable safety profile. It may be repeated multiple times prior to resorting to operative reduction. Laparoscopy has gained favor as the initial operative strategy for reduction if repeated enemas fail. Laparotomy remains an option for cases in which laparoscopy is unsuccessful.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Fundamentals of Pediatric Surgery, Second Edition
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	437-441
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319274430
ISBN (Print)	9783319274416
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-27443-0_53
State	Published - Jan 1 2016
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Air-contrast enema
Currant jelly
Intussusception
Intussusceptum
Intussuscipiens
Juvenile polyps
Lead point
Meckel’s diverticulum
Target sign

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General Medicine

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