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Intussusception: Single Center Experience of 10 Years
Nithish Mathew Simon1, John Joseph2, Ruhamah Rachel Philip1
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Thiruvalla, Kerala, India.
Insights
Saline hydrostatic reduction is an effective treatment for intussusception in children, regardless of symptom duration or recurrence. This method offers a safe and successful approach to managing this common pediatric surgical emergency.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Intussusception is a common surgical emergency in infants and young children.
- Early diagnosis and prompt management are crucial for favorable outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the clinical presentation, course, management, and outcomes of intussusception.
- To evaluate the safety and efficacy of saline hydrostatic reduction.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of 375 patients diagnosed with intussusception (March 2007-February 2017).
- Data collected on symptoms, reduction methods, and complications.
- Analysis of clinical presentation, management, and outcomes.
Main Results:
- Most patients (89.6%) were under 3 years old.
- Classical symptoms (abdominal pain, vomiting, red stools) present in 29.6%.
- Hydrostatic reduction achieved a 75.5% cure rate; surgery cured 7.4%. Overall recurrence rate was 13.1%.
Conclusions:
- Saline hydrostatic reduction is effective for intussusception.
- Efficacy is maintained regardless of symptom duration or prior recurrences.
- Highlights the safety and effectiveness of non-operative management.
Objective:
To analyze the association between the clinical presentation, clinical course, management and outcome in intussusception with emphasis on safety of saline hydrostatic reduction.
Methods:
This retrospective study included 375 patients of intussusception diagnosed between March 2007 to February 2017. Symptoms at presentation, mode of reduction of intussusception and associated complications were recorded.
Results:
336 (89.6%) patients were aged below 3 years. Classical triad of abdominal pain, vomiting and red stools was present in 111 (29.6%) patients. While 64 (17.1 %) patients had spontaneous resolution, hydrostatic reduction and surgery cured 283 (75.5 %) and 28 (7.4 %) patients, respectively; overall recurrence rate was 13.1%. Among the patients who underwent operative reduction, blood in stools was present in 15 (53.6%) patients.
Conclusions:
Hydrostatic reduction of intussusception is effective irrespective of duration of symptoms and number of recurrences.
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