Presentation
Vomiting and abdominal distention.
Patient Data
Age: 5 months
Gender: Female
From the case:
Intussusception treated with air enema
Frontal
Abdominal radiograph demonstrates a suspicious lack of gas in the left, central and pelvic regions of the abdomen suggesting the presence of a mass.
From the case:
Intussusception treated with air enema
Ultrasound reveals tubular mass in the left flank extending into the left side of the pelvis. On cross-section a target sign is seen consistent with intussusception of bowel into the descending colon and sigmoid. There is also a small amount of free intraperitoneal fluid present.
From the case:
Intussusception treated with air enema
Frontal
Case Discussion
This case demonstrates some of the features and treatment of intussusception.
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