Term
| The pattern of most postoperative intussusceptions is .... |
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Definition
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Term
| T/F. Most cases of idiopathic intussusception have an identified pathologic lead point. |
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Definition
| False. Most do not. Older children (>3yo) may be more likely to have an identifiable pathologic lead point, but intussusception is much more common in 6 to 36mo. |
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Term
| The 3 most common identified pathologic lead points that lead to intussusception. |
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Definition
Meckel's diverticulum
Polyps
Duplications |
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Term
| Name 2 conditions that are associated with co-morbid intussusception. |
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Definition
Heinloch Schonlein Purupura
Cystic Fibrosis |
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Term
| Most common age for CF patient to experience intussusception. |
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Definition
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Term
| Classic presentation of intussusception. |
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Definition
Intermittent crampy abdominal pain
Currant jelly stools
Palpable abdominal mass
(Seen in <1/4 of patients) |
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Term
| What laboratory studies are recommended in diagnostic evaluation of intussusception? |
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Definition
| No laboratory studies are recommended. Radiologic studies may include abdominal plain films, ultrasonography, or liquid or air enema with fluoroscopy. |
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Term
| 4 indications for operation in a recurrent intussusception. |
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Definition
Irreducible recurrence
Clinical evidence to suggest pathologic lead point
Imaging of pathologic lead point
Persistence of clinical symptoms after enema |
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