Variations in Paediatric Intussusception Radiologic Enema Reduction Practices Across Aotearoa New Zealand: Results From a Nationwide Cross‐Sectional Study
Almost all AoNZ centres relied on pneumatic reduction under fluoroscopic guidance and rarely utilised hydrostatic or ultrasound-guided reduction. Reduction hardware and catheter retention strategies were diverse. There was inter-centre variation in pneumatic pressure limits, reduction timing, and periprocedural care. Intussusception care could benefit from a multidisciplinary, standardised, national approach.
Authors
- Jacqueline Copland
- Jonathan M. Wells (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8699-9289)
- Brodie M. Elliott
- Christopher I. Cassady (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9043-9663)
- Shona Naera
- Stephen Evans
Institutions
- Dunedin Public Hospital (NZ)
- Christchurch Hospital (NZ)
- Starship Children's Health (NZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology
- Published
- 2026-02-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/1754-9485.70075
- Primary Topic
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00