INTESTINAL INTUSSUSCEPTION IN CHILDREN: A REVIEW ON ETIOLOGY, CLINIC, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1593892323104

• Palavras-chave: "Intussusception"; "Children"; “Aspects”.

• Keywords: "Intussusception"; "Children"; “Aspects”.

• Abstract:

  To carry out the analysis and review of available articles on intussusception in children, evaluating aspects of its etiology, diagnosis, clinic and treatment. Methodology: The study consists of a bibliographical review, with a bibliographical survey in the databases: PubMed, Analysis and online retrieval system (MedLine); Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Google Scholar and LILASCS. Literature review: Most cases are idiopathic in nature, but infections and malformations may be the basis of the disease. The clinical picture is mainly characterized by abdominal pain, irritability and crying. The best diagnostic tool is ultrasound, with high sensitivity and specificity. Treatment is usually carried out with pneumatic or hydrostatic enema, with surgical treatment aimed at complications such as necrosis and loop perforation.