Asrar Ahmad, Irum Saleem, Mahwish Mahboob Bhutta, Mehwish Mooghal, Nisar Ahmad.
Intussusception Presenting as Rectal Prolapse.
J Bahria Uni Med Dental Coll Jan ;11(3):136-7.

Intussusception is the invagination of a segment of the intestine into the lumen of the distal or proximal segment. It is one of the commonest causes of intestinal obstruction in the toddlers. Ileo-colic intussusception is the most common type. At times the Intussusception may protrude through the anal canal and mimic a rectal prolapse. The diagnosis may be delayed in such cases leading to increase morbidity as well as mortality. Therefore, a high index of suspicion is required in such cases. In this case where a colo-colic intussusception presented like rectal prolapse. Emergency surgical reduction was carried out under general anaesthesia and the baby had a smooth recovery.

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