Post-traumatic Jejunojejunal Intussusception

Area of Science:

• Pediatric surgery
• Abdominal trauma
• Gastrointestinal emergencies

Background:

• Intussusception is a common cause of pediatric acute abdomen.
• Traumatic intussusception is exceptionally rare, with limited documented cases.
• Blunt abdominal trauma can precipitate intussusception.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report a rare case of jejunojejunal intussusception after blunt abdominal trauma in a child.
• To review the etiology, clinical presentation, and treatment of traumatic intussusception.
• To increase awareness of this uncommon pediatric surgical emergency.

Main Methods:

• Case report of a 10-year-old boy with jejunojejunal intussusception post-trauma.
• Clinical presentation analysis focusing on small-bowel obstruction symptoms.
• Literature review on traumatic intussusception etiology and management.

Main Results:

• The patient presented with classic signs of small-bowel obstruction.
• Jejunojejunal intussusception was confirmed as the cause.
• The case underscores the rarity and diagnostic challenges of traumatic intussusception.

Conclusions:

• Traumatic intussusception, though rare, must be considered in pediatric patients with abdominal trauma and obstruction symptoms.
• Prompt diagnosis and appropriate surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes.
• Further research into the specific mechanisms and optimal management strategies is warranted.