Abstract
Two cases of intussusception with free peritoneal fluid detected by ultrasound are presented. In neither of these cases was the fluid associated with perforation or intestinal compromise. After assessing the findings in these patients, we believe that small amounts of fluid may well be present in uncomplicated intussusception. Furthermore, we feel that its presence should not constitute a contraindication to nonsurgical reduction if no associated clinical findings to suggest perforation or intestinal compromise are present.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 350-351 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Pediatric Radiology |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jul 1991 |
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- Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
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Ultrasonographic detection of free peritoneal fluid in uncomplicated intussusception. / Swischuk, L. E.; Stansberry, S. D.
In: Pediatric Radiology, Vol. 21, No. 5, 07.1991, p. 350-351.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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N2 - Two cases of intussusception with free peritoneal fluid detected by ultrasound are presented. In neither of these cases was the fluid associated with perforation or intestinal compromise. After assessing the findings in these patients, we believe that small amounts of fluid may well be present in uncomplicated intussusception. Furthermore, we feel that its presence should not constitute a contraindication to nonsurgical reduction if no associated clinical findings to suggest perforation or intestinal compromise are present.
AB - Two cases of intussusception with free peritoneal fluid detected by ultrasound are presented. In neither of these cases was the fluid associated with perforation or intestinal compromise. After assessing the findings in these patients, we believe that small amounts of fluid may well be present in uncomplicated intussusception. Furthermore, we feel that its presence should not constitute a contraindication to nonsurgical reduction if no associated clinical findings to suggest perforation or intestinal compromise are present.
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