Publication: Intussusception- A Case Report
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Date
2007
Authors
Article Type
Case Report
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
ISSN 1990-7974 eISSN 1990-7982
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 84 - 86
Publisher
Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS)
Abstract
Abstract:
Intussusception, the invagination of a portion of the intestine into itself, is one of the emergencies in infancy and childhood. The etiology may be idiopathic or secondary to some pathology within the wall of the bowel. Most cases (90%) are idiopathic with no identifiable lesion acting as the lead point or pathological apex of the intussusceptum Children may present at any age but this occurs most commonly in the first year. The mode of presentation may vary depending upon the time of presentation. A case of intussusception confirmed with the help of an abdominal ultrasound in 10 month old infant who presented with only persistent vomiting but in the absence of classic features is reported with brief review of literature.
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SM Gurubacharya
Department of Pediatrics, College of Medical Sciences, Kathmandu University.
RL Gurubacharya
Department of Pediatrics, College of Medical Sciences, Kathmandu University.
Keywords
vomiting, USG, classic triad
Identifier
https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v27i2.1586