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Air reduction of intussusception.

I Rubí1, R Vera, S C Rubí

  • 1Department of Radiodiagnostics, Hospital Carlos Haya, Málaga, Spain. srubim@jaencolmed.org

European Journal of Pediatric Surgery : Official Journal of Austrian Association of Pediatric Surgery ... [Et Al] = Zeitschrift Fur Kinderchirurgie
|January 28, 2003
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Summary

Air enema reduction is a highly effective treatment for childhood intussusception, achieving a 100% success rate in recent cases. This minimally invasive technique offers a viable alternative to surgery for pediatric intussusception.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Intussusception is a common surgical emergency in infants and children.
  • Historically, barium enema was used for reduction, but air enema has emerged as a preferred method.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of air enema reduction for pediatric intussusception.
  • To demonstrate that air reduction is a safe and effective alternative to surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 151 pediatric intussusception cases over 21 years.
  • Comparison of reduction success rates between barium enema and air enema techniques.

Main Results:

  • Barium enema achieved an 84.6% reduction rate in 130 children.
  • Air enema achieved a 100% reduction rate in 21 children.

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  • Air enema demonstrated superior efficacy and is recommended as the primary treatment.

    • Conclusions:

    • Air enema reduction is a highly successful, minimally invasive treatment for intussusception in children.
    • Wider adoption of the air enema technique can help avoid surgical intervention.
    • Correct application of air enema offers near-universal success in correcting intussusception.