Intussusception Repair Treatment in India

Reyansh Reddy is a 9-month-old boy,...

Reyansh Reddy is a 9-month-old boy, the first child of young parents who recently immigrated from India. He was a happy, healthy baby until three days ago when he began having episodes of intense, inconsolable crying, drawing his knees to his chest. Between episodes, he was lethargic. His parents noticed his stools had become red and jelly-like. Terrified, they rushed him to the Emergency Department. An abdominal ultrasound confirmed the diagnosis: ileocolic intussusception. The pediatric surgeon, Dr. Lee, explained that a segment of Reyansh's intestine had telescoped into another, causing a blockage. She recommended an air enema reduction first, a non-surgical procedure to try to push the intestine back into place. Unfortunately, it was unsuccessful. Dr. Lee then explained that Reyansh needed an immediate laparoscopic intussusception repair to manually reduce the intussusception and, if necessary, remove any non-viable bowel. The surgery, lasting about two hours, was successful laparoscopically; the intestine was reduced and was healthy, so no resection was needed. Post-op, Reyansh spent a night in the PICU for monitoring. Within 48 hours, he was taking fluids and his cheerful demeanor returned. His parents' journey was one of sheer panic and helplessness, followed by immense relief and gratitude. They felt a deep trust in the medical team who guided them through the crisis in their new country.