Recurrent intussusception

Pediatr Emerg Care. 2013 Jun;29(6):753-5. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0b013e318294f3c4.

Abstract

Recurrent intussusception is defined as an occurrence of intussusception of a bowel loop in a patient with a prior resolution of intussusception, either spontaneously or with an intervention. It is not rare to develop a subsequent episode after a successful reduction of intussusception. We report the cases of 2 children who presented to the emergency department with recurrent intussusception and review the pertinent literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / etiology
  • Cecal Diseases / complications
  • Cecal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Cecal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Child, Preschool
  • Colonic Diseases / complications
  • Colonic Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Colonic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Disease Management
  • Emergencies
  • Enema
  • Female
  • Humans
  • IgA Vasculitis / complications
  • Ileal Diseases / complications
  • Ileal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Ileal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Intussusception / complications
  • Intussusception / diagnosis*
  • Intussusception / diagnostic imaging
  • Male
  • Patient Discharge
  • Patient Readmission
  • Recurrence
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Ultrasonography
  • Vomiting / etiology