Ischemic stricture and perforation. An unusual complication after successful barium reduction of an intussusception.
Intussusception is a common cause of intestinal obstruction in infants. Use of a barium enema affords both diagnostic confirmation and a chance for nonsurgical reduction of the intussusception. While failed hydrostatic reduction is an indication for surgical intervention, delayed complications of hydrostatic reduction have not been described. We present a case of ischemic stricture and perforation developing after the successful reduction of an intussusception.
Valente
J F
JF
Department of Surgery, University of Arizona Medical Center, Tucson.
Rappaport
W D
WD
Crowe
C P
CP
D001466:Barium Sulfate / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D004733:Enema / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D007080:Ileocecal Valve / Q000473:pathology; D007082:Ileum / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000473:pathology; D007223:Infant; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D007443:Intussusception / Q000628:therapy*; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000628:therapy*
D001466:Barium Sulfate