Secondary Intussusception due to Meckel's Diverticulum. Case Report
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Background: Intussusception is the most common abdominal emergency in early childhood, mainly in children under two years of age; its etiology is primarily idiopathic; however, multiple conditions have been involved, such as Meckel's diverticulum, intestinal polyps, and intestinal duplication. Intestinal intussusception is one of the main complications of Meckel's diverticulum. Intestinal intussusception presents clinically with the classic Ombredanne triad, consisting of intermittent abdominal pain, stools with the appearance of red currant jelly, and the presence of a palpable abdominal mass. Treatment ranges from aerial enema reduction techniques to surgical reduction. Case report: A 4-year-old male patient with ileo-ileal intussusception secondary to a Meckel diverticulum is presented. The patient underwent emergency surgery for a diagnosis of intestinal obstruction secondary to intussusception. Conclusion: Fast medical attention and often surgical intervention are required. Awareness, accurate diagnosis, and timely treatment are key to a good outcome in affected patients.
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