Prognosis
Patient outlook
The recurrence rate of intussusception after contrast enema (air or contrast reagent) reduction is approximately 10% and does not significantly differ based on the type of contrast reduction performed.[37] Surgical reduction has been associated with a recurrence rate of 2% to 5%.[40] Mortality in intussusception is related to delay in presentation, septic shock, and inadequate fluid resuscitation.[41]
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