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ArticleBMC pediatrics2025

The role of glucocorticoids in recurrent idiopathic intussusception: a retrospective cohort study.

Jiyin Zhang, Tingting Liu, Dayong Wang, Xianling Li, Li Wang, Shuanling Li, Liuming Huang, Qiulong Shen

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Jiyin ZhangDepartment of Emergency Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, No. 56 Nanlishi St, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100045, China.
Tingting LiuDepartment of Emergency Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, No. 56 Nanlishi St, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100045, China.
Dayong WangDepartment of Emergency Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, No. 56 Nanlishi St, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100045, China.
Xianling LiDepartment of Emergency Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, No. 56 Nanlishi St, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100045, China.
Li WangDepartment of Emergency Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, No. 56 Nanlishi St, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100045, China.
Shuanling LiDepartment of Emergency Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, No. 56 Nanlishi St, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100045, China.
Liuming Huang *Department of Emergency Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, No. 56 Nanlishi St, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100045, China. surhlm@163.com.
Qiulong Shen *Department of Emergency Surgery, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, No. 56 Nanlishi St, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100045, China. sql59616401@163.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThis study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of glucocorticoids in reducing short-term recurrence rate of idiopathic intussusception in pediatric patients.

methodsA retrospective cohort study was conducted on children with recurrent idiopathic intussusception treated at the Emergency Center of Beijing Children's Hospital from January 2015 to January 2024. Patients who experienced three episodes of intussusception within 5 days were included. After successful fluoroscopy-guided air enema (FGAE), some children received glucocorticoids (intervention group), while others did not (control group). Recurrence rates within 14 days were compared between the groups. Lastly, delayed complications and adverse effects related to glucocorticoid use were recorded.

resultsA total of 10,493 FGAE sessions were performed, with 206 patients initially enrolled. Ultimately, 183 patients (124 boys, 59 girls; aged 9 months to 9 years) were included. The recurrence rate was significantly lower in the intervention group compared to the control group (18.6% vs. 46.6%, P = 0.001). Finally, no delayed complications or adverse effects related to glucocorticoid therapy were observed.

conclusionsGlucocorticoids effectively reduced recurrence rate in children with short-term recurrent idiopathic intussusception without eliciting significant adverse effects.

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GlucocorticoidsIntussusceptionChildChild, PreschoolEnemaFemaleFluoroscopyHumansInfantMaleRecurrenceRetrospective StudiesSecondary PreventionTreatment OutcomeGlucocorticoidsGlucocorticoidsIdiopathic intussusceptionPediatricRecurrence

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PMID41088009
PMCPMC12523205

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