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Postoperative intussusception in children operated for primary intussusception - A very rare entity.
Pak J Med Sci
January 2024
Sadia Asmat Burki, FCPS Pediatric Surgery, Department of Neonatal and Pediatric Surgery, The Children Hospital, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, SZAB Medical University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Article Synopsis
- Postoperative intussusception (POI) is a rare but recognized issue that can occur after various surgeries, with limited reports on its incidence in children previously operated on for intussusception.
- In a recent study, three pediatric cases of POI showed atypical ileus symptoms that persisted for 2 to 8 days post-surgery; all cases were diagnosed with ileoileal intussusception via ultrasound.
- Successful interventions included manual reduction in two cases, while one required resection due to intestinal necrosis, emphasizing the need for vigilance in monitoring for signs of POI and the use of ultrasound for diagnosis followed by urgent treatment.