Intussusception in Qatar: five years experience

ABSTRACT

Intussusception is a common pediatric surgical emergency. The aim of the study is to present our experience in the only institute where pediatric surgery is carried out in the State of Qatar. All cases of intussusception admitted to Hamad Medical Centre, Qatar between 1988-1993 were evaluated. Barium enema was used for diagnosis and primary management and reduction was achieved in 51% of cases. We had no mortality among our patients. Our results, on the whole, were comparable to the results reported from other centers