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J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open
; 3(2): e12703, 2022 Apr.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1750365
ABSTRACT
Most cases of intussusception are thought to be idiopathic, related to viral infections, structural abnormalities, or certain vaccinations. In this report, we present the development of intussusception in a pediatric patient who was coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) positive. Although the most common gastrointestinal symptoms of COVID-19 virus are diarrhea and vomiting, there recently have been rare case reports of intussusception in patients throughout the world who are severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 positive. This case is only the second known report in the United States and the second case reported globally that required surgical intervention for definitive management.