Barium enema reduction of intussusception in children

Barium enema hydrostatic reduction was carried out for eight patients with Intussusception over a six-month period. There were five successes (62%) and three failures. There were no mortality or complications arising out of this procedure. The technique is discussed. This procedure offers many advantages over surgical reduction. However, it is not a substitute for surgery which is still indicated in the sick infants and in those where hydrostatic reduction failed.