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[Intussusception in children: about 20 cases].

I Fall1, G Ngom, A A Sankale Diouf

  • 1Travail de l'unité de chirurgie pédiatrique de la clinique chirurgicale, Hôpital A. Le Dantec.

Dakar Medical
|March 22, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Late diagnosis of intussusception in Senegalese children, often due to lack of awareness and traditional treatments, leads to complications like intestinal necrosis and a 10% mortality rate.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Medical Imaging

Context:

  • Retrospective study of 20 pediatric intussusception cases in Senegal.
  • Highlights challenges in early diagnosis and management within the local healthcare context.
  • Emphasizes the role of clinical diagnosis, supported by imaging when necessary.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, and outcomes of intussusception in Senegalese children.
  • To identify factors contributing to delayed diagnosis and management.
  • To propose recommendations for improving patient prognosis.

Summary:

  • Intussusception diagnosis in Senegal is primarily clinical; however, delayed presentation is common due to lack of awareness and reliance on traditional healers.
  • Plane abdominal X-rays, barium studies, and echography are crucial for diagnosis in complex cases.
  • Delayed management resulted in significant intestinal necrosis and a 10% mortality rate in the studied cohort.

Impact:

  • Findings underscore the need for increased awareness and prompt medical consultation for intussusception in children.
  • Recommendations aim to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with this condition in similar healthcare settings.
  • Improved diagnostic and management strategies can significantly ameliorate the prognosis of pediatric intussusception.

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