Intussusception Flashcards
1
Q
what is it
A
when part of small intestine goes into large intestine
2
Q
when
A
3 months to 2 years
3
Q
complications
A
Bowel perforation
Peritonitis
Gut necrosis
4
Q
symptoms
A
bile vomit
pain
redcurrant jelly stool compromising of blood-stained mucus
draws up his legs
Abdominal distension
Sausage-shaped mass may be palpated in the abdomen
5
Q
Projectile vomiting around 6-8 weeks of age
A
pyloric stenosis
pyloris becomes constricted
6
Q
Bile-stained (green) vomit and abdominal distention
A
intestinal obstruction-
atresia most common cause
