Hydrostatic Reduction of Intussusception under Ultrasound Guidance: An Initial Experience in a Developing Country

Abstract

Background: Intussusception is one of the most common causes of acute intestinal obstruction in children. Hydrostatic reduction with barium enema is the widely accepted and preferred mode of treatment of uncomplicated intussusception. The aim of this study was to report our initial experience with hydrostatic reduction of intussusception.