Authors: Murat Sanal MD.
Introduction: The aim of the study is to analyse the efficacy of ultrasound-guided saline enema in reducing intussusception.
Materials and Methods: The charts of patients who were treated for ileo-colo-colic intussusceptions at two* institutions over the past 12 years (n=145) were reviewed retrospectively. Patients who were admitted with acute abdomen and required initial surgical therapy, were excluded (n=21).
Discussion and Results: Ultrasound-guided hydrostatic reduction (HR) was performed in 124 patients. There was no procedure-related complication. Seven children underwent a second attempt of HR because of recurrence and five of them required surgical intervention because of re-recurrence.
Conclusion: Ultrasound-guided hydrostatic reduction is a safe and effective method for the treatment of intussusception in patients without acute abdominal findings.
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