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Life Threatening? No Write-up: This case was reported by a physician and described the occurrence of intussusception in a 3-month-old male subject who was vaccinated with Rotarix (GlaxoSmithKline). Previous and/or concurrent vaccination included Hiberix; GlaxoSmithKline; right thigh given on 18 February 2008 and 2 April 2008; Tritanrix; GlaxoSmithKline; right thigh given on 18 February 2008 and 2 April 2008; oral poliomyelitis vaccine; non-GSK manufacturer; oral given on 18 February 2008. On 2 April 2008, the subject received 1st dose of Rotarix (oral). On 6 April 2008, 4 days after vaccination with Rotarix, the subject experienced abdominal cramp with vomiting. The subject was brought to hospital where the clinical examination showed a distended abdomen. Abdomen ultrasound and CT scan revealed an intussusception. Water enema was performed twice without success. The subject was hospitalised. On 7 April 2008, at surgery, an ileocolic intussusception was found and bowel resection was performed. After surgery, the subject experienced anuria with urinary crystals following catheter in bladder. He was readmitted to hospital for a bladder washout. At the time of reporting the outcome of the events was unspecified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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