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Appendiceal and appendiceal-ileocolic intussusception: sonographic and radiographic evaluation
C Koumanidou1, M Vakaki, M Theofanopoulou
1Department of Radiology, Agia Sophia Children's Hospital, Thibon and Livadias TT, Athens, Greece.
Pediatric Radiology
|April 12, 2001
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This study details sonographic findings in children with appendiceal intussusception and appendiceal-intestinal intussusception. Ultrasound imaging is crucial for diagnosing these rare pediatric conditions.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Radiology
- Gastrointestinal Imaging
Background:
- Intussusception is a common cause of bowel obstruction in children.
- Appendiceal intussusception is a rare variant, often presenting with non-specific symptoms.
Observation:
- Describes sonographic appearances in four pediatric cases: two with appendiceal intussusception and two with appendiceal-intestinal intussusception.
- Utilized ultrasound as the primary imaging modality.
Findings:
- Sonographic features of appendiceal intussusception were documented.
- Sonographic features of appendiceal-intestinal intussusception were also characterized.
- All cases were confirmed with barium enema and surgical intervention.
Implications:
- Highlights the utility of ultrasound in diagnosing appendiceal intussusception.
- Enhances understanding of imaging characteristics for rare pediatric intussusception variants.
- Emphasizes the importance of integrating imaging findings with clinical presentation for accurate diagnosis and management.
Abstract:
The sonographic appearances of two children with appendiceal intussusception and two others with appendiceal-intestinal intussusception are described. All the cases were documented by barium enema and surgically confirmed.