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Postoperative intussusception: experience with 36 cases in children.

K W West1, B Stephens, F J Rescorla

  • 1Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis.

Surgery
|October 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Postoperative intussusception (POI) is a rare but serious complication in children following abdominal surgery. Early recognition and surgical intervention are crucial to prevent intestinal necrosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Surgical Complications

Background:

  • Intestinal obstruction is a common postoperative complication, often attributed to peritoneal adhesions.
  • Postoperative intussusception (POI) is a less recognized but significant cause of obstruction in children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the incidence, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and management outcomes of postoperative intussusception in pediatric patients.
  • To emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and intervention for POI.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 36 pediatric cases of POI treated between 1970 and 1987.
  • Analysis of initial surgical procedures, POI symptoms, diagnostic imaging (plain radiographs, barium contrast), and treatment strategies (manual reduction, surgical resection).

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Main Results:

  • POI occurred after various pediatric surgical procedures, with Nissen fundoplication being the most common initial surgery.
  • Key symptoms included bilious vomiting and abdominal distension, typically appearing 8 days post-surgery.
  • While contrast studies had limited value, prompt laparotomy allowed manual reduction in most cases; however, diagnostic delay led to intestinal necrosis in four patients.

Conclusions:

  • Postoperative intussusception should be considered in children presenting with bowel dysfunction in the early postoperative period.
  • A high index of suspicion and prompt surgical exploration are essential for successful management and to avoid complications like bowel necrosis.