Andy Wellsabout 1 month ago

Neonatal Intussusception Secondary to Meckel’s Diverticulum in a Neurologically Impaired Child

Neonatal intussusception is a common cause of intestinal obstruction in children below 2 years of age. This article describes the first case of neonatal intussusception secondary to Meckel’s diverticulum in a neurologically impaired neonate. A female infant, 22 days of age, presented to the Emergency Department with suspected short bowel syndrome, which is a common cause of intestinal failure in neonates. Click to read The full case…