Jejunojejunal Intussusception in an 11 year old: A Case Report
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Published on: April 10, 2019
Samir Karki1, Jasmine Bajracharya2, Ashish Pyakurel3
1Prime Health Care Center, Sukedhara, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Insights
Intussusception, typically seen in young children, can occur in older patients. This case report highlights successful conservative management of jejunojejunal intussusception in an 11-year-old boy, emphasizing its consideration in older children with abdominal pain.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Radiology
Background:
- Intussusception is a common cause of intestinal obstruction in children under five.
- Diagnosis in older children can be challenging due to atypical presentations.
Abstract:
Intussusception is a condition which usually occurs below the age of five. Here we present a case report of an 11 year old boy who presented with abdominal pain. Diagnosis was confirmed by Computed tomography imaging which showed a Jejunojejunal intussusception. Conservative management was done which led to a successful outcome. This case focuses on the need for considering intussusception in differential diagnosis in patients of age group above 6 years in diagnosis of abdominal pain and obstruction.
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