Follow-up and Steroid Treatment Results in Intussusception

Launched by BASKENT UNIVERSITY · Nov 29, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating how well a single dose of steroids can help treat intussusception, a condition where part of the intestine folds into itself, causing blockages. The researchers want to see if using steroids can reduce inflammation and potentially allow the intestine to return to its normal state without the need for more invasive treatments, like surgery. They have found that in some cases, patients have experienced improvement just by monitoring their condition with steroids, which could make treatment safer and less stressful for children.

To participate in this study, children aged between a few weeks to several years who have been diagnosed with intussusception at Başkent University Ankara Hospital may be eligible. Key requirements include having a diagnosis confirmed by an ultrasound and needing to consult with pediatric surgery. Families will be fully informed about the treatment options and will need to provide consent for their child to take part. Throughout the trial, participants will be closely monitored, and the hope is that this approach will help avoid the risks associated with other treatments, like infection or surgery.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • who applied to Başkent University Ankara Hospital Pediatric Emergency Polyclinic,
• • Diagnosed with intussusception by USG,
• • Consulted with Pediatric Surgery
• • Informed consent was obtained by explaining treatment options to their families.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Diffuse tenderness and defense on abdominal examination,
• • The duration of the complaints exceeds 24 hours,
• • When the intestinal blood supply is decreased in the ultrasound findings,
• • Patients with free air on the standing abdominal X-ray,
• • Patients with pathology requiring urgent surgical intervention

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