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Digestive Disease Interventions 2019; 03(04): 326-332
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1700514
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Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Patients with Intussusception

Caitlin A. Smith
1   Department of General Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington
,
Ezekiel Maloney
2   Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, Washington
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03 April 2019

29 August 2019

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13 November 2019 (online)

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Abstract

Intussusception is one of the most common cause of bowel obstruction in infancy. While surgical intervention is sometimes needed, the primary modality for the reduction of intussusception is pneumatic or air enema. This is highly successful in the reduction of ileocolic intussusception with 90% success rate. Here we review the presentation, pathophysiology, appropriate radiographic studies and findings, and fluoroscopic reduction technique.

Keywords

intussusception - air enema - bowel obstruction
 

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