We present a case report of a child with intussusception who underwent air reduction which was complicated by bowel perforation. Life threatening tension pneumoperitoneum developed rapidly and immediate needle decompression was life saving in this case. The pathophysiology of hyperacute abdominal compartment syndrome is discussed.
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