[Evaluation of medical and surgical treatment of intussusception in children apropos of a review of 100 consecutive cases].

Evaluation of medical and surgical treatment of intussusception in children (a revue of 100 consecutive cases). The authors analysed 100 consecutive cases of intussusception hospitalized in the Department of Paediatric Surgery of the Brugmann University Hospital in Brussels. 90 baryum enemas were performed, 43 of which were curative, 57 children were operated upon. Their age varied from 3 months to 10 years, but 77% of the children were less than 2 years old. The authors paid particular attention to the observations of children who had surgical treatment. This study points out the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. After a delay of 24 hours, 81% patients needed surgery compared to 41% of those who presented earlier.