Intussusception in children - risk of death if detected late

Intussusception is a dangerous surgical emergency, commonly occurring in children 6-24 months of age. If delayed, the disease can cause intestinal necrosis, peritonitis and be life-threatening.

Recently, Cam Pha Regional General Hospital (Quang Ninh) received baby H.D. (12 months old, residing in Phu Tho ) in a state of abdominal pain, screaming, vomiting and not being able to defecate.

Abdominal ultrasound showed an image of ileocecal intussusception, with a 2x2cm mass. Doctors promptly removed the intussusception under general anesthesia. After the intervention, the baby recovered quickly, his abdomen was soft, and his bowel movements returned to normal.

According to Dr. Nguyen Minh Duc, Department of Surgery, intussusception occurs when a segment of intestine protrudes into the adjacent segment, causing digestive obstruction. Children often show symptoms of abdominal pain, crying a lot, vomiting, bloating or bloody and mucus stools. Parents should absolutely not self-treat at home but should take their children to the hospital immediately if they suspect otherwise.

The hospital recommends: early detection and timely intervention are key to saving children's lives, because every passing minute affects the lives and quality of life of children.

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