Decreasing early recurrence rate of acute intussusception by the use of dexamethasone

Eur J Pediatr. 2000 Jul;159(7):551-2. doi: 10.1007/s004310051336.

Abstract

Premedication with intramuscular dexamethasone may decrease the rate of early recurrent intussusception by amelioration of lymphoid hyperplasia.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Letter
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Child, Preschool
  • Dexamethasone / administration & dosage
  • Dexamethasone / analogs & derivatives*
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Injections, Intramuscular
  • Intussusception / diagnostic imaging
  • Intussusception / drug therapy*
  • Male
  • Prospective Studies
  • Recurrence
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • dexamethasone 21-phosphate
  • Dexamethasone