Keywords
pediatric
ileo
enemas
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Abstract
Intestinal intussusception is the most frequent cause of intestinal obstruction and the second cause of acute abdomen in the pediatric population. Ninety percent of cases are primary or idiopathic. It usually has a triad of symptoms including: abdominal pain, vomiting, and blood in the stool. Generally, it involves the ileum which is invaginated into the cecum through the ileocecal valve. It can lead to ischemia and then perforation if it is not treated correctly in a short amount of time. Rectal enema reduction is an effective and safe procedure for the treatment of intestinal invagination. Initial management is always with enemas, regardless of whether it is an initial invagination or a recurrence, before considering surgical options, and usually resolves 85-90% of cases.
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