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Intussusception

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Severe abdominal pain. Drawing up legs. Recent episodes of vomiting.

Patient Data

Age: 2 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

Classic "Target sign" on ultrasound

Fluoroscopy

Pre & post reduction views of air enema showing successful reduction of the Intussusception. 

Case Discussion

Intussusception in a small child who underwent successful air enema reduction.

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