Intestinal invagination: clinico-therapeutic study in a pediatric emergency service
Lasarte Iradi, J.R.; Cuadrado Canales, A.; Lizarraga Azparren, M.A.; Pocheville Guruceta, I.; Mendia Gutiérrez, M.I.; Benito Fernández, F.J.; Santiago Burruchaga, M.
Anales Espanoles de Pediatria 33(4): 362-364
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0302-4342 PMID: 2278440 Document Number: 367648
Sixty four infants with intussusception diagnosed in one year period are reviewed. The atypical form of presentation with only neurological signs, observed in six patients, is emphasized. These children consulted at an earlier time than those with the classic clinical picture. So that, a high degree of awareness is necessary. There was a significant association between bloody stools and need of surgery (p less than 0.05). We think that barium enema hydrostatic reduction is the primary form of diagnostic and treatment. Only 14 patients (22%) eventually required surgery.