Comparative study between Ultrasound-guided hydrostatic reduction for ileo-caecal intussusception in pediatrics with versus without general anesthesia

Introduction: Between the ages of six and thirty-six months, intussusception—a term that describes the telescoping of a portion of the intestine into itself—is thought to be the most frequent cause of intestinal obstruction. It usually presents with sudden crampy abdominal pain, sometimes with grossly bloody stools and vomiting. For stable instances without any indication of bowel perforation, non-surgical reduction of the intussusception is advised. Ultrasonography is the preferred method of diagnosis in these circumstances. Hydrostatic or pneumatic enemas can be used to guide the decrease under the guidance of either ultrasonography or fluoroscopy. The advantages of the ultrasound-guided reduction include reduced radiation exposure and improved detection of problematic lead sites.