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. 1997 Jan;125(1):54-61.

[Hydrostatic reduction of intestinal intussusception in children. Experience in 43 cases]

[Article in Spanish]
C García  1 , P Flores, S Zúñiga, E Accorsi, R Monsalva, M Lastra, P Montes
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  • PMID: 9336070

[Hydrostatic reduction of intestinal intussusception in children. Experience in 43 cases]

[Article in Spanish]
C García et al. Rev Med Chil. 1997 Jan.

Abstract

Background: Intestinal intussusception, a medical emergency, is more commonly idiopathic and ileocolic and occurs with higher frequency in children aged 6 months to 2 years. Barium enema confirms the diagnosis and allows its hydrostatic reduction, that is the treatment of choice of this condition.

Aim: To report our experience with hydrostatic reduction of intestinal intussusception in children.

Patients and methods: Hydrostatic reduction was attempted in 43 children with intestinal intussusception: 20 male, aged 2 to 48 months, that consulted at the Clinical Hospital of the Catholic University in Santiago.

Results: Hydrostatic reduction was successful in 33 children (77%) that were discharged from the hospital 24 to 96 hours after the procedure. A partial reduction was achieved in 10 patients (23%) who required surgery and were discharged from the hospital 5 to 8 days after the procedure.

Conclusions: Our results are similar to those reported abroad and allow the recommendation of hydrostatic reduction as the treatment of choice for intestinal intussusception.

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