What is Intussusception? Why does it happen in kids?

Опубликовано: 18 Декабрь 2024
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Intussusception happens commonly in children and uncommonly in adults. In most cases in children it is because the thickened bowel of the ileum gets "sucked" into the colon and needs to be pushed out.

Sometimes the cause is more concerning and surgery will be needed. Especially in older kids and in adults.

In this video we're going to answer some important questions!

What is intussusception?

How do we classify intussusception?

Why does intussusception occur and in what patients?

What is the clinical presentation of intussusception in children?

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Check out these AMAZING timestamps and fast forward if you need to:

Start 00:00
What is intussusception 01:40
Epidemiology of Intussusception 03:25
Classifying Intussusception 05:25
Pathophysiology of Intussusception 06:30
Clinical Presentation of Intussusception 12:48

REFERENCES
Intussusception in Childhood Literature Review https://citizensurgeon.co/Review
Chapter 38 Holcomb and Ashcraft https://citizensurgeon.co/Ashcraft

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