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Pediatric Surgery International
Published in: Pediatric Surgery International 7/2016

01-07-2016 | Original Article

Ultrasound-guided reduction of intussusception: a safe and effective method performed by pediatric surgeons

Authors: Stefan Gfroerer, Henning Fiegel, Udo Rolle

Published in: Pediatric Surgery International | Issue 7/2016

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Abstract

Objectives

Ultrasound has developed as the method of choice for diagnosing intussusception. Ultrasound-guided enema reduction is the standard method for treating intussusception. This retrospective study evaluates the efficacy and safety of ultrasound in diagnosis and treatment of intussusception performed solely by pediatric surgeons.

Methods

Charts were studied of all patients who were treatedfor intussusception in our unit from 2013 to 2015. Primary outcome measure was the completeness of reduction, and secondary outcome measure was the rate of complications and elapsed time until surgical treatment.

Results

We included 38 patients in this retrospective study. The mean age was 16.7 months (±15), and the female to male ratio was 1:2. Diagnosis was established by abdominal ultrasound. Thirty-five of thirty-eight patients underwent ultrasound-guided enema reduction at our institution. Three of thirty-eight patients were scheduled for immediate surgery due to signs of peritonitis or prolonged bowel obstruction. The overall rate of successful ultrasound enema reduction was 28/35 (80 %) patients. Seven of thirty-five patients underwent surgery after an unsuccessful enema reduction; 6/7 patients had a prolonged history of symptoms, and 6/7 patients had a specific pathological lead point. The length of hospitalization was less than 2 days for patients after enema reduction. Recurrence was observed in three cases (8.5 %). We did not observe any complications during enema reduction.

Conclusions

Ultrasound-guided enema reduction for intussusception is safe and effective when performed by pediatric surgeons.
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Metadata
Title
Ultrasound-guided reduction of intussusception: a safe and effective method performed by pediatric surgeons
Authors
Stefan Gfroerer
Henning Fiegel
Udo Rolle
Publication date
01-07-2016
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Pediatric Surgery International / Issue 7/2016
Print ISSN: 0179-0358
Electronic ISSN: 1437-9813
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-016-3898-x

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