Pneumatic reduction of intussusception using equipment readily available in the hospital.
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The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of pneumatic reduction of intussusception using equipment readily available in the hospital. Twenty-two children aged between four months and four years had pneumatic reduction of intussusception. The device used was assembled using (i) a hand-held pump attached to a pressure gauge, and (ii) a 3-way Foley's balloon catheter. There was a 73% success rate and there were no complications. The device used was effective and safe for the pneumatic reduction of intussusception.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 61 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006