Septicemia after Barium Reduction in a Pediatric Patient with Intussusception
Air, water, or contrast enema reduction is the modality of choice for managing intussusception. Fever, bowel perforation, and hypovolemic shock are potential postreduction complications.1–3 Septicemia postreduction for intussusception has not been reported.
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Hung Chang, Hong-Hsiang Hu, Ming-Fang Cheng, Chi-Hsiang Kao, Ying-Tso Shen, Sheng-Kai Sheu, I-Fei Huang Tags: Brief communication Source Type: research