Ultrasound-guided Hartmann's solution enema: first-choice procedure for reducing idiopathic intussusception.

Radiol Med

Unità Operativa di Chirurgia Pediatrica G. d'Annunzio, University of Chieti, Spirito Santo Hospital of Pescara, Via Fonte Romana 8, 65124, Pescara, Italy.

Published: June 2012

Purpose: This study was undertaken to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided Hartmann's solution enema (US-E) and radiological liquid enema (RX-E) in reducing idiopathic ileocecocolic intussusceptions in relation to patient age and symptom duration.

Materials And Methods: The study group consisted of 42 patients with idiopathic ileocecocolic intussusception treated with US-E (20 patients) or RX-E (23 patients), with one patient undergoing both procedures owing to recurrence. Patients were divided into subgroups according to age (<6 months, 6-12 months, >12 months) and symptom duration (<12 h, 12-24 h, >24 h).

Results: Complete reduction was achieved in 15/20 patients treated with US-E (75%) and in 10/23 treated with RX-E (43.5%) (p=ns). Recurrence was observed in 1/20 US-E and 0/23 RX-E (p=ns) patients. No complications were encountered. US-E had a significantly higher success rate than RX-E in patients >12 months (p=0.0063) and with symptom duration >24 h (p=0.0361). No differences were found in the other subgroups (p=ns).

Conclusions: US-E and RX-E are procedures of comparable value and safety in reducing idiopathic intussusception. US-E seems to be more effective in patients >12 months or with symptom duration >24 h. As US-E avoids radiation exposure, it should be considered the first-choice procedure for reducing idiopathic ileocecocolic intussusception, particularly in these two subgroups of patients.

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