Intussusception in Premature Baby: Unusual Cause of Bowel Obstruction and Perforation

Abstract

Intussusception in a premature baby is a rare condition. We report a male preterm infant, who developed abdominal distension and abdominal wall erythema. He was operated with suspicion of NEC but an ileo-ileal intussusception and intestinal perforation were encountered at operation.

Keywords

• Intussusception
• Premature
• Necrotizing enterocolitis
• Neonate