Invagination

Invagination is a condition in which some part of the intestine enters another. As a rule, this condition is most often found in the place where the ileum (the end of the small intestine) passes into the colon. The ileum, which has a smaller diameter, penetrates into the colon for a short distance and remains in it. As a result of narrowing, which is formed very quickly, the intestinal vessels begin to be pinched. The blood flow (and, consequently, the delivery of oxygen to the tissues) in this place of the intestine also suffers. If this situation is not corrected, gangrene (tissue death) may develop in the part of the intestine deprived of blood supply. This is a very serious condition. Gangrene, after a while, leads to sepsis (the appearance of infection in the blood, septicopoemia). Pain, bloating, vomiting, blood in the feces are signs of intussusception.

Causes of occurrence

The causes of the disease have been established in less than 10% of cases of intussusception. This includes the Mekkel diverticulum, a condition in which abnormal discharge of the small intestine causes obstruction. Less common are polyps (small outgrowths on the inner wall of the intestine), an additional segment of the intestine (congenital condition), tumor growth in the intestinal wall (usually found in lymphoma, a disease of the lymphatic system).

In any of these conditions, invagination gradually forms in a certain place of the intestine. Some doctors believe that with a viral infection, inflamed lymph nodes squeeze the intestinal wall, which contributes to invagination. Invagination is not a hereditary disease.

Diagnosis

When making a diagnosis, the doctor carefully examines the patient, based on the signs of the disease. An X-ray of the intestine allows you to accurately determine the location and degree of intussusception. With an enema, a solution of barium sulfate is injected, which fills the large intestine and makes it "visible" during X-ray examination. A radiologist (a specialist who diagnoses the disease using X-rays) uses an X-ray machine that allows you to see the large intestine and take X-rays. With the help of this technique, the place of invagination is determined.

Complications

If invagination is not eliminated in time, gangrene and perforation may occur in a few hours. These conditions strongly threaten the patient's life. Even if you start timely treatment, the outcome may be the most unfavorable. Casa de apostas Sapphirebet oferece a oportunidade participar em jogos de azar por dinheiro real. Entre. Entre. Dê uma olhada nisso. Site legal https://sapphirebet.com/br/live/cyber-zone/bomberman Registre-se e aposte em sport ao vivo/linha agora mesmo!

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