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Multiple intussusceptions after blunt abdominal trauma in a 9-year-old boy: A case report and literature review

Shin Ae Lee1,2, Joong Kee Youn3, Ye Rim Chang1,2

  • 1Department of Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Trauma Case Reports
|March 11, 2022
PubMed

Insights

Traumatic intussusception is rare, but this case shows multiple instances in a child resolved without surgery. Conservative management may be suitable for stable patients without intestinal damage.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Emergencies

Background:

  • Traumatic intussusception is an uncommon surgical emergency.
  • Existing literature suggests surgical intervention as the primary treatment.
  • Optimal management strategies and prognosis for traumatic intussusception remain unclear.

Observation:

  • A 9-year-old boy sustained severe trauma from an electric scooter accident.
  • Computed tomography revealed multiple instances of intussusception.
  • The patient presented with stable vital signs and no signs of intestinal ischemia or perforation.

Findings:

  • Conservative management was initiated for the pediatric patient.
  • Spontaneous reduction of all intussusceptions was achieved successfully.
  • This represents the first reported case of non-surgical resolution of multiple traumatic intussusceptions in a child.

Implications:

  • Conservative management may be a viable option for select cases of traumatic intussusception.
  • Stable patients without intestinal compromise can potentially avoid surgery.
  • Further research is warranted to establish guidelines for conservative treatment of traumatic intussusception.

Keywords:
Case reportChildConservative treatmentIntussusceptionsTraumatic injuries

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