Concomitant intussusception and appendicitis "appendi-sception" in children: A case report and review of literature.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Pediatric intussusception is the leading cause of bowel obstruction in children under 2 years of age. Concurrent intussusception and appendicitis, known as "appendi-sception" is exceptionally rare in the pediatric population.

Case presentation

A 37-month-old boy presented with periumbilical abdominal pain, vomiting, and red currant jelly stool for two weeks. Clinical examination and ultrasonography confirmed intussusception. Hydroreduction was attempted twice but failed, necessitating surgical intervention. During exploratory laparotomy, ileocolic intussusception and an inflamed appendix were discovered for which an appendectomy was performed. The postoperative course was uneventful, and histopathology confirmed suppurative appendicitis. The patient had no diffi

SUBMITTER: Bhattarai B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11340584 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature