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Acute colocolic intussusception: A rare pediatric presentation
Salma Marrakchi1, Aya Laridi1, Rania Bouanane1
1Paediatric Radiology Department, Ibn Sina University Hospital Center, Rabat, Morocco.
Insights
Colocolic intussusception, a rare pediatric condition, requires prompt diagnosis. This case highlights ultrasound
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Radiology
- Abdominal Imaging
Background:
- Colocolic intussusception is a rare pediatric condition involving colon segment invagination.
- Complications include bowel obstruction and ischemia, necessitating timely diagnosis and intervention.
- Radiology is crucial for identifying intussusception, with ultrasound being the preferred imaging modality.
Abstract:
Colocolic intussusception, a rare but significant condition in pediatric patients, involves the invagination of a segment of the colon into an adjacent segment. This phenomenon can result in various complications, such as bowel obstruction and ischemia, highlighting the importance of prompt diagnosis and intervention. Radiology plays a pivotal role in the identification and management of this condition, employing various imaging modalities to visualize the characteristic features of intussusception, ultrasound is the preferred imaging method due to its high specificity and sensitivity. We report the case of a 9-month-old male infant with colocolic intussusception involving the descending colon and sigmoid with no pathological lead point, which led to ischemia and necrosis, necessitating resection of the necrotic segments and anastomosis.
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