Patient's question:
Onset time, a 2-year-9-month-old child. At 4 a.m. this month, the child called because of stomach discomfort. A short while later, the stomach pain worsened, and the township hospital doctor initially diagnosed it as colonic. They were sent to a large hospital by 6:50 a.m. After rescue efforts, the child's life was unfortunately lost.Doctor's answer:
Strangulated intestinal volvulus is a type of acute and rapidly progressing intestinal obstruction where the twisted intestine quickly undergoes necrosis, perforation, and peritonitis. It is one of the most severe forms of intestinal obstruction, and if not treated promptly, the consequences can be dire. Barium enema under low pressure can be considered to confirm the diagnosis, and abdominal CT holds significant value in diagnosing intestinal volvulus. Surgical intervention is necessary, along with measures to correct fluid and electrolyte imbalances, effective intestinal suction, and prophylactic antibiotics.