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Murine Ileocolic Bowel Resection with Primary Anastomosis
Published on: October 29, 2014
Clinics in diagnostic imaging (80). Ileocolic intussusception.
M C Kim1, P J Strouse, W C G Peh
1Section of Pediatric Radiology, C S Mott Children's Hospital, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Singapore Medical Journal
|April 16, 2003
Summary
Intussusception, a serious infant condition, is accurately diagnosed with ultrasonography. Air enema is a preferred, safe, and effective treatment for reducing intussusception, with ultrasonographically-guided options also available.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Intussusception is a critical gastrointestinal emergency in infants and young children.
- Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are vital to prevent complications.
Observation:
- A 3-year-old boy presented with abdominal pain and vomiting.
- Ultrasonography revealed the characteristic 'target sign' indicative of intussusception.
- Initial ileocolic intussusception was reduced via air enema.
Findings:
- Recurrent intussusception occurred 12 hours later and was successfully reduced with barium enema.
- Ultrasonography demonstrates high accuracy in diagnosing intussusception.
- Air enema is favored over barium enema due to its safety, speed, and efficacy.
Implications:
- Ultrasonography is a reliable tool for diagnosing pediatric intussusception.
- Air enema offers a safe and effective primary treatment modality.
- Ultrasonographically-guided hydrostatic reduction presents a viable alternative treatment approach.
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