Intussusception | we scope out some bowel problems

Intussusception is the telescoping of a proximal segment of bowel into the more distal bowel lumen. It is the most common cause of intestinal obstruction in kids aged 5 months to 3 years, and is the most common abdominal emergency in children under 2 years of age. 

Intussusception can present in a nonspecific manner, so it is vital for clinicians to consider it as a possibility for many types of presentations. In this episode, we discuss the various ways in which intussusception can present, and the approach to management. 

You don’t want to miss:

• A case
• Epidemiology
• Pathophysiology 
• Important differentials to consider
• Management
• Complications and prognosis 

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(This isn’t individual medical advice, please use your own clinical judgement and local guidelines when caring for your patients)