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Intussusception (invagination)
Definition
Disease: | Intussusception (invagination) | ![]() |
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Category: | Surgical diseases |
Disease Definition:
Intussusception is a rare but serious disorder in which part of the intestine — either the small intestine or colon — slides into another part of the intestine. This "telescoping" often blocks the intestine, preventing food or fluid from passing through. Intussusception also cuts off the blood supply to the part of the intestine that's affected.
Intussusception is the most common cause of intestinal obstruction among children. This case is rare in adults. Most cases of adult intussusception are the outcome of an underlying medical condition. Most cases in children doesn’t have demonstrable reason.
Intussusception can usually be successfully treated without lasting problems when prompt attention is given.
Work Group:
Prepared by: Scientific Section
Symptoms, Causes
Symptoms:
Children
Emergent medical care is required for intussusception. Medical help should immediately be looked for when developing the signs or symptoms listed above. |
Causes:
Intussusception is a disorder in which one part of the intestine, usually the small intestine — slides inside another part. This is sometimes referred to as "telescoping" because it's similar to the way a collapsible telescope folds together.
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Complications
Complications:
Intussusception can cut off the blood supply to the affected part of the intestine. Lack of blood results in the death of the tissue of the intestinal wall when it isn’t promptly treated. Tissue death can cause tear (perforation) in the intestinal wall that can contribute to peritonitis, an infection of the lining of the abdominal cavity.
Peritonitis may cause the child to go into shock. The following are signs and symptoms of shock:
A child may either be conscious or unconscious while in shock. Emergency medical care should immediately be provided when there’s a suspicion of shock in a child. |
Treatments:
Treating intussusception involves emergency medical care in order to avoid severe dehydration and shock, as well as prevent infection that can occur when a part of intestine dies because of the lack of blood. |
Prognosis: Not Available |
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