ISSN:
1437-9813
Keywords:
Intussusception
;
Barium enema
;
Hydrostatic reduction
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Sixty-one children with intussusception were treated during a period of 7 years. A barium enema was routinely performed for diagnosis and treatment unless signs of gangrenous bowel were present. Hydrostatic reduction was successful in 50% of attempts in the idiopathic cases. There were no complications from this procedure and no recurrence of intussusception. At surgery the intussusception was found to be reduced in 6 of 32 patients; 19 underwent operative reduction; and resection was performed in 7. A higher failure rate of hydrostatic reduction was associated with older patient age, longer duration of symptoms, and the presence of a pathological leading point.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00174184
