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22-11-2023 | Pediatric Radiology | ESPR Belgrade 2023 - Postgraduate Course and Taskforce Lectures

Intussusception reduction methods in daily practice—a survey by the European Society of Paediatric Radiology Abdominal Imaging Taskforce

Authors: Riwa Meshaka, Lil-Sofie Ording Müller, Samuel Stafrace, Stéphanie Franchi Abella, Carmelo Sofia, Alistair Calder, Philippe Petit, Giulia Perucca

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 4/2024

Abstract

Background

Image-guided intussusception reduction has been practised internationally for many decades. The use of different modalities, delayed repeat attempts, and sedation/anaesthesia are unknown.

Objective

To survey the practice of image-guided intussusception reduction.

Materials and methods

A 20-point questionnaire created by the European Society of Paediatric Radiology (ESPR) Abdominal Imaging Taskforce was distributed via the ESPR members’ mailing list and shared on social media between 28 March and 1 May 2023.

Results

There were 69 responses from 65 worldwide institutions, with a mean of 18 intussusception reductions performed per year: 55/69 (80%) from 52 European institutions and 14/69 (20%) from 13 institutions outside of Europe. European centres reported using 19/52 (37%) fluoroscopy, 18/52 (35%) ultrasound, and 15/52 (28%) a mixture of both, with 30/52 (58%) offering a delayed repeat at 15 min to 24 h. Non-European centres reported using 5/13 (39%) fluoroscopy, 6/13 ultrasound (46%), and 2/13 (15%) a mixture of both, with 9/13 (69%) offering a delayed repeat attempt. Sedation or analgesia was used in 35/52 (67%) of European and 2/13 (15%) non-European institutions.

Conclusion

There is wide variation in how image-guided intussusception reduction is performed, and in the use of sedation/anaesthesia.

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Title: Intussusception reduction methods in daily practice—a survey by the European Society of Paediatric Radiology Abdominal Imaging Taskforce
Authors: Riwa Meshaka
Lil-Sofie Ording Müller
Samuel Stafrace
Stéphanie Franchi Abella
Carmelo Sofia
Alistair Calder
Philippe Petit
Giulia Perucca
Publication date: 22-11-2023
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Pediatric Radiology
Pediatric Radiology
Published in: Pediatric Radiology / Issue 4/2024
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-023-05798-0

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Intussusception reduction methods in daily practice—a survey by the European Society of Paediatric Radiology Abdominal Imaging Taskforce

Abstract

Background

Objective

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

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Abstract

Background

Objective

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

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