What does intussusception look like on xray?
To summarize, the radiographic signs of intussusception are: 1) target sign, 2) crescent sign, 3) absent liver edge sign (also called absence of the subhepatic angle), and 4) a bowel obstruction. Recall that the target sign is a mass in the right upper quadrant.
What is Colocolic intussusception?
Intussusception is a common cause of intestinal obstruction and colicky abdominal pain in the children, particularly infants, the commonest being the ileocolic variety with colocolic variety being a very rare entity.
How do I know if my baby has intussusception?
The first sign of intussusception in an otherwise healthy infant may be sudden, loud crying caused by abdominal pain. Infants who have abdominal pain may pull their knees to their chests when they cry. The pain of intussusception comes and goes, usually every 15 to 20 minutes at first.
How is intussusception diagnosed?
To confirm the diagnosis, your doctor may order: Ultrasound or other abdominal imaging. An ultrasound, X-ray or computerized tomography (CT) scan may reveal intestinal obstruction caused by intussusception. Imaging will typically show a “bull’s-eye,” representing the intestine coiled within the intestine.
Can intussusception fix itself?
Sometimes intussusception will repair itself while a child has a barium enema. In many cases, the healthcare provider can correct the problem by giving an air enema or saline enema. This is done by placing a small tube in your child’s rectum.
How is intussusception treated in adults?
Surgery is the definitive treatment of adult intussusceptions. Formal bowel resection with oncological principles is followed for every case where a malignancy is suspected.
What is the surgery for intussusception?
The surgeon will free the portion of the intestine that is trapped, clear the obstruction and, if necessary, remove any of the intestinal tissue that has died. Surgery is the main treatment for adults and for people who are acutely ill.