Intussusception and COVID19, Successful Mechanic Reduction, Case Report

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Gastroenterology
• Infectious Diseases
• Abdominal Imaging

Background:

• The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted global health, with varying clinical presentations in pediatric populations.
• Gastrointestinal symptoms are recognized, though less common, manifestations of SARS-CoV-2 infection in children.
• Intussusception, a critical surgical emergency, requires prompt diagnosis and management.

Observation:

• A pediatric patient presented with symptoms suggestive of intussusception during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The patient was diagnosed with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection.
• Clinical presentation indicated intussusception as a potential complication or association with SARS-CoV-2.

Findings:

• The case highlights intussusception as a rare gastrointestinal manifestation potentially linked to SARS-CoV-2 infection in pediatric patients.
• Ultrasound-guided hydrostatic reduction was employed as the primary treatment modality.
• The procedure achieved successful reduction of the intussusception without surgical intervention.

Implications:

• This case underscores the importance of considering intussusception in pediatric patients with gastrointestinal distress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Non-operative management, specifically ultrasound-guided hydrostatic reduction, can be effective for SARS-CoV-2 associated intussusception.
• Further research is warranted to elucidate the precise relationship between SARS-CoV-2 and intussusception in children.