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Intussusception treated laparoscopically after failed air enema reduction
P M Cuckow1, R D Slater, A S Najmaldin
1Department of Paediatric Surgery, St. James's University Hospital, Leeds LS9 7TF, United Kingdom.
Insights
Laparoscopic surgery successfully reduced intussusception in a 10-month-old boy after failed air enemas. This case encourages further exploration of laparoscopy for treating intussusception.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
Background:
- Intussusception is a common surgical emergency in infants and children.
- Traditional treatments include air enema reduction and open surgery.
Abstract:
We report the case of a 10-month-old boy with intussusception. Following two failed air enemas, successful reduction of his ileocolic intussusception was achieved laparoscopically. We do not advocate abandoning safe and established surgical techniques used to treat irreducible lesions, but we are encouraged by this experience to further explore the role of laparoscopy in the treatment of this common condition.