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Intussusception in infants and children: diagnosis and therapy
1Department of Radiology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Ohio.
Radiology
|July 1, 1988
Insights
Intussusception is a common childhood emergency with debated diagnosis and treatment. This study outlines an approach to diagnosing intussusception and highlights the radiologist
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Intussusception is the leading cause of intestinal obstruction in infants and young children.
- Current diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for intussusception remain subjects of ongoing debate.
- Accurate and timely diagnosis is crucial for effective management and improved patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a structured approach for the diagnosis of suspected intussusception in pediatric patients.
- To elucidate the critical role of radiologists in the diagnostic and therapeutic process of intussusception.
Main Methods:
- Review of diagnostic imaging modalities for suspected intussusception.
- Discussion of clinical presentation and radiologic findings.
- Analysis of therapeutic interventions guided by radiological assessment.
Main Results:
- Radiological imaging is pivotal in confirming the diagnosis of intussusception.
- Specific imaging findings aid in differentiating intussusception from other abdominal pathologies.
- Radiologist expertise influences therapeutic decisions, including non-operative reduction.
Conclusions:
- A systematic diagnostic approach, heavily reliant on radiology, is essential for managing intussusception.
- Radiologists play an indispensable role in both diagnosing and guiding the treatment of intussusception.
- Standardizing diagnostic and therapeutic protocols can optimize care for children with intussusception.
Abstract:
Intussusception represents the most common abdominal emergency of early childhood. Despite its prevalence, there is controversy concerning diagnosis and therapy. The authors discuss their approach to the diagnosis of suspected intussusception and the radiologist's role in therapy.