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Xiao Bing Tang1,2, Jia Yu Zhao1,2, Yu Zuo Bai1,3
11 Department of Pediatric Surgery, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
Insights
Paediatric intussusception treatment in China varies widely. Fluoroscopy-guided air enema reduction is common, but standardization of equipment and personnel is lacking for this common infant emergency.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Intussusception is a frequent pediatric surgical emergency in infants.
- Enema reduction is the primary treatment for uncomplicated intussusception.
- Understanding current national practices is crucial for improving care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey the national practices for enema reduction of pediatric intussusception in China.
- To identify variations in techniques, equipment, and personnel involved.
Main Methods:
- A national questionnaire was distributed to pediatric specialists in China.
- Data from 128 respondents were analyzed regarding enema reduction procedures.
Main Results:
- Fluoroscopy (78.1%) and air enemas (78.9%) were the most frequently reported methods.
- Success rates of 90% were reported by most participants.
- Management involved pediatric surgeons, radiologists, or both, with significant variation.
Conclusions:
- Significant variability exists in enema reduction techniques for intussusception in China.
- Fluoroscopy-guided air enema is prevalent, yet standardization is lacking.
- Improved standardization of equipment and personnel involvement is needed.
Objective:
Intussusception is a common paediatric abdominal emergency in infants. The first-line treatment of choice in uncomplicated paediatric intussusception is enema reduction. The study aim was to provide an overview of the current national practice of enema reduction of paediatric intussusception in China.
Methods:
A questionnaire on enema reduction of paediatric intussusception was sent to respondents (members of the Pediatric Anorectal Group, the Neonatal Group, the Society of Pediatric Surgery and the China Medical Association).
Results:
Data from 128 questionnaires were analysed. Of these, 78.1% (100/128) reported the use of fluoroscopy, 17.2% (22/128) use of ultrasound monitoring, 78.9% (101/128) use of air and 17.9% (23/128) use of normal saline. A total of 78.9% (101/128) reported a success rate of 90%, 25.8% (33/128) reported that a paediatric surgeon managed the reduction, 18.8% (24/128) that a radiologist managed the reduction and 44.5% (57/128) that a paediatric surgeon and radiologist jointly managed the reduction.
Conclusions:
There is large variation in the techniques of enema reduction of intussusception in China. Fluoroscopy-guided air enema reduction is mainly used. Enema reduction of uncomplicated cases of paediatric intussusception in China lacks standardization of equipment and personnel involvement.
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