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[Acute intestinal invagination. Ultrasonic aspects]
Journal De Radiologie
|November 1, 1985
Insights
This report details the sonographic pattern of intussusception in a young child. Understanding this pattern is crucial for diagnosing and managing this pediatric emergency.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Radiology
- Gastrointestinal Imaging
Background:
- Intussusception is a common cause of bowel obstruction in infants and young children.
- Early diagnosis is critical to prevent complications such as bowel ischemia.
Observation:
- A specific sonographic pattern was observed in a 21-month-old child with intussusception.
- This pattern was analyzed in conjunction with the child's clinical presentation and anatomical details.
Findings:
- The sonographic findings provided a characteristic appearance of intussusception.
- Correlation between imaging findings and clinical/anatomical factors was established.
Implications:
- This case highlights the diagnostic value of ultrasound in pediatric intussusception.
- Accurate sonographic interpretation aids in timely surgical or non-surgical intervention.
Abstract:
The sonographic pattern of an intussusception in a 21 months old child is reported. The value and the meaning of this pattern is discussed according clinical and anatomical presentation of intussusception.