Pneumatic intussusception reduction via a colostomy: Case report

Intussusception is uncommon in infants with a colostomy. The authors present the first documented case of intussusception in an infant with a colostomy in which pneumatic reduction was achieved via the stomal opening. The inflated balloon of a Foley catheter was plugged against the stoma at skin lev...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery 1996-12, Vol.31 (12), p.1701-1702
Main Authors: Mushtaq, I., Misra, D., Gordon, I., Wright, V.M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Catheterization
Colostomy - adverse effects
Humans
Infant
Insufflation - methods
Intussusception - etiology
Intussusception - therapy
Male
Medical sciences
Stomach, duodenum, intestine, rectum, anus
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Surgery of the digestive system
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Summary:Intussusception is uncommon in infants with a colostomy. The authors present the first documented case of intussusception in an infant with a colostomy in which pneumatic reduction was achieved via the stomal opening. The inflated balloon of a Foley catheter was plugged against the stoma at skin level and a tight seal was obtained. Successful reduction was achieved without any adverse effects to the patient.
ISSN:0022-3468
1531-5037
DOI:10.1016/S0022-3468(96)90056-1