Intussusception

• How is intussuseption investigated and what would you see?


  Ultrasound

  Target - like mass
• Who is usually affected in intussuseption?

  Infants (6-18 months)
• What is intussusception?


  Invagination of one portion or bowel into lumen of adjacent bowel
• Where does intussusception most commonly occur?


  Ileo-caecal region
• How is intussusception managed?


  Reduction by air insufflation under radiological control
• When is surgery performed in intussuseption?


  If air reduction fails

  Peritonitis
• What are some signs and symptoms of interssuseption?


  Abdo pain

  Inconsolable crying

  Vomiting

  Bloody stool

  Sausage-shaped mass in URQ