Intussusception in haemophilia: a case report

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Surgery
• Hematology

Background:

• Intussusception is a common surgical emergency in children.
• Hemophilia predisposes individuals to bleeding complications, including hematoma formation.

Observation:

• A case of ileocolic intussusception in a pediatric patient with hemophilia is presented.
• The intussusception was presumed to be caused by an intramural hematoma.

Findings:

• This is the first reported case of intussusception in a hemophilic child successfully reduced by barium enema.
• Prompt factor VIII replacement therapy was administered alongside the reduction procedure.

Implications:

• Barium enema reduction, combined with timely factor VIII replacement, may be the preferred treatment for intussusception in hemophilic patients.
• This approach could minimize the need for surgical intervention in such cases.