Contrast enema in children with Henoch-Schönlein purpura.
OBJECTIVE
There are references in the medical literature that Henoch-Schönle purpura (HSP) and abdominal pain are contraindictions to performing contrast enemas (CEs) for diagnosis and possible reduction of intussusceptions. We investigated the safety of performing CEs in patients with abdominal pain and HSP.


METHODS
A retrospective chart review and literature search were conducted.


RESULTS
CEs were not associated with complications in patients with HSP and abdominal pain and intussusceptions.


CONCLUSIONS
CEs are safe to perform in patients with HSP and suspected intussusceptions and may be useful for diagnosis and treatment.
Schwab
Joel
J
Department of Pediatrics, Pritzker School of Medicine, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA. jschwab@peds.bsd.uchicago.edu
Benya
Ellen
E
Lin
Ruth
R
Majd
Kurosh
K
D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D002675:Child, Preschool; D000075202:Contraindications; D004733:Enema / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D011695:IgA Vasculitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007443:Intussusception / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014463:Ultrasonography
D001466:Barium Sulfate