Why is it preferable to use air in the radiological reduction of intestinal intussusception?

We present our experience describing the radiological findings in the treatment of intestinal intussusception. A retrospective study of the clinical and ultrasound findings and their treatment in 131 intussusceptions diagnosed in 126 patients was performed. In 102 cases, the pneumatic intussusceptio...

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Published inAnales españoles de pediatría Vol. 51; no. 1; pp. 39 - 44
Main Authors García Mur, C, Villalón Ortega, M, Remírez, J M, Cihuelo, M T
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published Spain 01.07.1999
Subjects
Air
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Fluoroscopy - methods
Humans
Ileocecal Valve - diagnostic imaging
Intussusception - diagnostic imaging
Intussusception - surgery
Male
Monitoring, Intraoperative
Retrospective Studies
Ultrasonography
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Summary:We present our experience describing the radiological findings in the treatment of intestinal intussusception. A retrospective study of the clinical and ultrasound findings and their treatment in 131 intussusceptions diagnosed in 126 patients was performed. In 102 cases, the pneumatic intussusception reduction under radiological control was possible. Twenty-nine patients underwent surgery and amongst these the pathological changes in the intestinal wall indicated resection in 9. The pneumatic intussusception reduction under fluoroscopic monitoring is now more accepted than hydrostatic reduction with barium. With the proper equipment and experienced staff, this is the most promising method in the management of intestinal intussusception during infancy.
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ISSN:0302-4342