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