Korean J Perinatol.  2014 Sep;25(3):202-205. 10.14734/kjp.2014.25.3.202.

Multiple Intussusceptions in an Extremely Premature Infant

• Kim HS
• Kim HA
• Kim SH
• Byun SY
• Kim MJ

• KMID: 2281001
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14734/kjp.2014.25.3.202

Abstract

Intussusception in premature infants is very rare. Here, we report a case of multiple intussusceptions in an extremely preterm infant, born at 23+1 weeks gestation, who underwent an explolaparotomy, for bowel perforation and misdiagnosed necrotizing enterocolitis, at 20 days of life. To our knowledge, this is the most prematurely born baby that has survived with multiple intussusceptions.

Keyword

Intussusception; Extremely premature infant

MeSH Terms

Enterocolitis, Necrotizing
Humans
Infant, Extremely Premature*
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature
Intussusception*
Pregnancy

Figure

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  Fig. 1. Abdominal radiography that shows small intestine dilated loops and free abdominal air (arrow).

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  Fig. 2. Gross finding of intussusceptions.

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