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Title: | Trans-anal protrusion of intussusception. |
Authors: | Mburu, Elias Akello, Walter Kimani, Winfred Saula, P.W. Kuremu, R.T. |
Keywords: | Intussusception Rectal prolapse Trans-anal protrusion of intussusception (TAPI) |
Issue Date: | 2020 |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Abstract: | Intussusception is a common cause of intestinal obstruction in infants and toddlers. Uncommon presentation with a mass protruding from the anus is often misdiagnosed as rectal prolapse when a high index of suspicion is not maintained, with the likelihood of worse outcomes. We report the successful management of an 8 month old infant with prolapsed ileo-colic intussusception at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) which had been mistaken for rectal prolapse. We discuss how to differentiate trans-anal protrusion of intussusception (TAPI) from other prolapsing conditions and highlight the common challenges encountered in managing an infant with delayed presentation. |
URI: | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsc.2020.101405 http://ir.mu.ac.ke:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/3569 |
Appears in Collections: | School of Medicine |
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