ArticleFrontiers in medicine2026
Clinical efficacy evaluation of ultrasound-guided tuina therapy for pediatric intussusception.
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Background: Intussusception is a leading cause of intestinal obstruction in young children. Although air enema reduction is the standard non-operative treatment, its reliance on ionizing radiation and specialized equipment limits accessibility. Therefore, alternative non-operative approaches remain clinically relevant. In this study, we aimed to evaluate whether ultrasound-guided pediatric tuina therapy (UGPTT) improves the efficacy and procedural efficiency compared with pediatric tuina therapy (PTT). Methods: In this retrospective cohort study (January 2023-January 2025), 50 children with primary intussusception confirmed by ultrasound underwent PTT at a single center. Thirty children received ultrasound-guided marking of the intussusception location and direction (UGPTT group), while 20 received conventional palpation-guided PTT (control group). Treatment success was defined as ultrasound-confirmed bowel reduction immediately after therapy. Treatment duration, symptom resolution time, and adverse events were recorded. Factors associated with reduction success and rapid reduction were analyzed using univariate and multivariate logistic regression. Results: Baseline clinical and ultrasonographic characteristics were comparable between groups (all Conclusion: Ultrasound-guided pediatric tuina therapy significantly improves both treatment efficacy and procedural efficiency in pediatric intussusception. Sonographic characteristics and early clinical presentation may aid in patient selection and treatment stratification. UGPTT represents a feasible, radiation-free non-operative option, particularly in settings where standard enema reduction is unavailable.
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