Pediatric surgery international
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The standard practice in pediatric patients diagnosed with intussusception has been reduction via enema and admission for a period of nil per os and observation. Little data exists to support this practice. The objective of this study was to examine whether post-reduction admission to hospital is required. ⋯ Intussusception in a child that is successfully reduced via enema has a low recurrence rate and is usually followed by prompt resolution of symptoms. An abbreviated period of observation in the emergency department post-reduction may result in healthcare savings.
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To assess incidence and natural history of umbilical hernia following sutured and sutureless gastroschisis closure. ⋯ There is a significant umbilical hernia incidence following sutureless and pursestring sutured gastroschisis closure. This has not led to complications and the majority have not undergone repair.