Intussusception in 2 Children With Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 Infection

J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2020 Sep 17;9(4):504-506. doi: 10.1093/jpids/piaa096.

Abstract

We note that intussusception was likely associated with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 infection in 2 infants in Wuhan and London. The intussusception was reduced by enemas in Wuhan; the outcome was fatal. The intussusception was not reduced by enemas in London and required surgery; the outcome was favorable.

Keywords: SARS-CoV-2; case report; gastrointestinal; gut; intussusception.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Betacoronavirus
  • COVID-19
  • China
  • Coronavirus Infections / complications*
  • Enema*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Intussusception / diagnostic imaging
  • Intussusception / therapy*
  • Intussusception / virology*
  • London
  • Pandemics
  • Pneumonia, Viral / complications*
  • SARS-CoV-2