COVID-19 Can Cause Severe Intussusception in Infants
Carmine Noviello, Taisia Bollettini, Romano Mercedes, Alfonso Papparella, Stefano Nobile, Giovanni Cobellis
Abstract
COVID-19 may cause intussusception in infants. We report on a case of severe ileo-colic intussusception in an infant with COVID-19 who required an ileo-colic resection. A literature review revealed 9 other cases with COVID-19 and intussusception. In this article, we will discuss the management and treatment of the first reported case of intussusception associated with COVID-19 in Italy.
Topics & Concepts
Intussusception (medical disorder)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Medicine2019-20 coronavirus outbreakResectionSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)PediatricsGeneral surgerySurgeryInternal medicineVirologyDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakGastrointestinal disorders and treatments