Idiopathic simultaneous intussusceptions in a neonate

Multiple simultaneous intussusception is a peculiar variety of intussusception. The condition is reported in older children and adults. The occurrence in neonates is an interesting situation. We present one such neonate who had a simultaneous ileo-colic and ileo-ileal intussusception without any spe...

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Published inPediatric surgery international Vol. 25; no. 5; pp. 445 - 447
Main Authors Singh, Jitendra K., Bawa, Monika, Kanojia, Ravi Prakash, Ghai, Babita, Menon, Prema, Rao, K. L. N.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Berlin/Heidelberg Springer-Verlag 01.05.2009
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects
Case Report
Fatal Outcome
Humans
Ileal Diseases - diagnosis
Ileal Diseases - surgery
Infant, Newborn
Intussusception - diagnosis
Intussusception - surgery
Male
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Pediatric Surgery
Pediatrics
Surgery
Intestinal obstruction
Neonate
Multiple intussusception
Intussusception
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Summary:Multiple simultaneous intussusception is a peculiar variety of intussusception. The condition is reported in older children and adults. The occurrence in neonates is an interesting situation. We present one such neonate who had a simultaneous ileo-colic and ileo-ileal intussusception without any specific cause. A review of existing literature revealed only three neonates. The terminology and various aspects of the condition are discussed.
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ISSN:0179-0358
1437-9813
DOI:10.1007/s00383-009-2358-2