Double Intussusceptions with Necrotizing Enterocolitis Diagnosed in a Premature Infant.

Author: Ji Young PARK ¹ ; Young Gwang KIM ; Na Mi LEE ; Seong Jae CHA
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1. Department of Pediatrics, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Publication Type:Case Report
Keywords: Intussusception; Premature infants; Ultrasonography
MeSH: Abdomen; Delayed Diagnosis; Diagnostic Errors; Enterocolitis, Necrotizing*; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature*; Intussusception*; Male; Pregnancy; Ultrasonography
From:Neonatal Medicine 2015;22(4):213-216
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Intussusception in neonates, especially in preterm infants, is rare. Common symptoms of intussusception, which include distended abdomen and gastric residuals, lead to misdiagnosis as necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Delayed diagnosis of neonatal intussusception delays treatment as well, which can lead to life-threatening complications. The predominant location of intussusception in preterm neonates is the small bowel; therefore, ultrasonography is not indicated. We report the case of an 834g male baby born at 25 weeks 6 days of gestation, who was diagnosed with double intussusceptions with NEC.