Ileoileocolic Intussusception In A Child Due To Mesenteric Lymphadenitis: A Case Report
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 2
Abstract
Intussusception is second most common cause of acute abdomen in children, following appendicitis.It is seen most commonly in 5-10months of age. Most common cause of intussusception in children is idiopathic while in adults usually a lead point is seen. Ileoileocolic type of intussusception is seen only 12% found in population. Here we are presenting a case of ileoileocolic type of intussusception in child due to mesenteric lymphadenitis diagnosed intraoperatively. A male baby of 4month 15days presented with clinical features suggestive of intussusception and confirmed by ultrasound showing target sign. Patient underwent emergency laparotomy and intraoperatively ileoileocolic intussusception with multiple mesenteric lymphadenopathy was found, some part of ileum was gangrenous for which segmental resection of ileum with ileoileal anastomosis was done.
Authors and Affiliations
Vidyanand Tripathi, Arshad Ahmad Ansari, G. Jeffrey Ashiq, Abhik Sil, James Oscar Marak, Resen Rajen S Methikkalam, G S Moirangthem
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