AJR. American journal of roentgenology
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AJR Am J Roentgenol · Jun 1988
Comparative StudyComparison of oxygen and barium reduction of ileocolic intussusception.
Reports that gas reduction of ileocolic intussusception has a better success rate than traditional barium reduction prompted us to evaluate this technique and to compare the results with our previous experience with barium. Our method of intussusception reduction uses oxygen at a flow rate of 2 l/min and with a maximum pressure of 80 mm Hg. The results of 65 consecutive patients with 69 episodes of intussusception over a 9-month period were retrospectively reviewed. ⋯ No complications have occurred to date. We have had greater success with the use of oxygen than with that of barium, and have had no complications. Therefore, at our institution, oxygen has superseded barium for the therapeutic reduction of ileocolic intussusception.
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AJR Am J Roentgenol · Jun 1988
Historical ArticleSpine imaging: history, achievements, remaining frontiers.