Gastroenterology: intussusception: practice question

A Pediatrics question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Pediatrics · Gastroenterology: intussusception

Sample item

Which imaging and treatment option can reduce uncomplicated ileocolic intussusception in a stable child?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Air or contrast enema under imaging guidance

In stable uncomplicated ileocolic intussusception, an image-guided pneumatic or contrast enema can both diagnose and reduce the intussusception. Peritonitis or perforation requires surgery.

Option by option

  • A. Immediate total colectomy

    Colectomy is not routine first-line treatment.

  • B. Air or contrast enema under imaging guidance (correct)

    Correct. Enema reduction is a standard nonsurgical treatment in selected cases.

  • C. Routine tonsillectomy

    Tonsillectomy is unrelated.

  • D. Oral proton-pump inhibitor

    Acid suppression does not reduce intussusception.

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What is the answer to this Pediatrics question?

The best answer is B, Air or contrast enema under imaging guidance. In stable uncomplicated ileocolic intussusception, an image-guided pneumatic or contrast enema can both diagnose and reduce the intussusception.

Why is "Immediate total colectomy" not the answer?

Colectomy is not routine first-line treatment.

Why is "Routine tonsillectomy" not the answer?

Tonsillectomy is unrelated.

Why is "Oral proton-pump inhibitor" not the answer?

Acid suppression does not reduce intussusception.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Gastroenterology: intussusception in Pediatrics. Peritonitis or perforation requires surgery.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Gastroenterology: intussusception?

Memorise milestones and the vaccine schedule as tables and revise them often. Then use the flashcards and the other Pediatrics questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.