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Intussusception in infancy and childhood. A 13-year review of 75 patients

D W Man, A L Heath, H B Eckstein

    Zeitschrift Fur Kinderchirurgie : Organ Der Deutschen, Der Schweizerischen Und Der Osterreichischen Gesellschaft Fur Kinderchirurgie = Surgery in Infancy and Childhood
    |December 1, 1983
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    Insights

    This study reviewed 75 intussusception cases, finding a 40-hour average symptom duration. Laparotomy showed no mortality, with wound infection as the main complication, and incidental appendicectomy was safe.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Surgery
    • Gastrointestinal Surgery

    Background:

    • Intussusception is a common surgical emergency in children.
    • Timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the surgical experience with intussusception in 75 patients.
    • To evaluate the efficacy of barium enema reduction and the safety of incidental appendicectomy.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 75 patients diagnosed with intussusception.
    • Analysis of symptom duration, diagnostic methods, treatment interventions, and complications.
    • Evaluation of outcomes following laparotomy and incidental appendicectomy.

    Main Results:

    • Average symptom duration to diagnosis was 40 hours.
    • Barium enema successfully reduced intussusception in only 6 out of 34 patients.
    • Seventy-one laparotomies were performed with zero mortality.
    • Wound infection was the most common complication (8 patients).
    • Incidental appendicectomy did not increase the complication rate.

    Conclusions:

    • Laparotomy is a safe and effective treatment for intussusception, even in complex cases.
    • Hydrostatic reduction with barium enema has limited success.
    • Incidental appendicectomy can be safely performed during laparotomy for intussusception.

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