Decreasing early recurrence rate of acute intussusception by the use of dexamethasone

Decreasing early recurrence rate of acute intussusception by the use of dexamethasone

Premedication with intramuscular dexamethasone may decrease the rate of early recurrent intussusception by amelioration of lymphoid hyperplasia.

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Veröffentlicht in:European journal of pediatrics 2000-07, Vol.159 (7), p.551-552
Hauptverfasser: LIN, S.-L, KONG, M.-S, HOUNG, D.-S
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Acute Disease
Biological and medical sciences
Child, Preschool
Dexamethasone - administration & dosage
Dexamethasone - analogs & derivatives
Digestive system
Double-Blind Method
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Injections, Intramuscular
Intussusception - diagnostic imaging
Intussusception - drug therapy
Male
Medical sciences
Other diseases. Semiology
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Prospective Studies
Recurrence
Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus
Ultrasonography
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Zusammenfassung:Premedication with intramuscular dexamethasone may decrease the rate of early recurrent intussusception by amelioration of lymphoid hyperplasia.
ISSN:0340-6199
1432-1076
DOI:10.1007/s004310051336