Double intussusception of ileum through a patent vitello-intestinal duct: report of a case and literature review.
The following is a case report of double intussusception of ileum through a patent vitello-intestinal duct in a 5 week old infant. This is the first case to be reported in Australia. The incidence, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of this condition are discussed.
Benson
J M
JM
Department of Paediatric Surgery, Adelaide Children's Hospital, North Adelaide, Australia.
Sparnon
A L
AL
D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006554:Hernia, Umbilical / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery*; D015994:Incidence; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007443:Intussusception / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D014816:Vitelline Duct / Q000002:abnormalities*