Intussusception
ICD-10 K56.1 · ICD-11 DA91.0

Treatment of Intussusception: Operative Management Protocol

Clinical Scenario

This protocol addresses the management of intussusception in a setting where operative intervention is under consideration. The approach is guided by the availability of paediatric surgical services.

Treatment Approach

The structured protocol involves an operative reduction procedure. The full regimen — including the sequence of interventions, the conditions under which each step is indicated, and the supporting management steps — is available in the complete protocol below.

Specific indications, procedural details, and the complete clinical algorithm are in the full evidence-based regimen.

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References

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