Role of Dexamethasone as an adjuvant in the treatment of intussusception: A prospective study

Background: Intussusception is one of the most commonly encountered abdominal emergencies in children for which preferred treatment modality has always been non operative hydrostatic reduction. Recurrence a common concern after successful Adjuvant with pharmacological agents have considered to reduce chances recurrence. Aim: The study was conducted examine role dexamethasone decreasing early recurrent intussusception. Materials and methods: A prospective cohort tertiary care center from June 2018- 2022 on 51 pediatric patients, admitted intussusception divided into non-dexamethasone group. Data collected regarding demography, rate recurrences, duration hospital stay, surgery performed if any including intraoperative findings associated complications. level significance set at 5%. SPSS version 27 used perform statistical analysis. Result: After ultrasound-guided reduction, group showed significant reduction recurrence, compared In this study, 7 cases recurrence despite three attempts intraoperatively noted pathological lead point. Conclusion: Dexamethasone greatest discoveries 20th century its vast use multiple diseases. during population makes it wonderful drug remarkable results patient outcome.