Intussusception Reduction in Radiology Technology

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What is the preferred method for reduction of an intussusception in many centers?

Using air and barium

Using barium and ultrasound

Using water-soluble contrast medium and ultrasound

Using air and fluoroscopy (correct)

Why is barium no longer used in the majority of centers for the reduction of intussusception?

It leads to a more rapid reduction

It results in a lower radiation dose

It may wash gut organisms into the peritoneal cavity in the event of a perforation (correct)

It allows for more accurate control of intraluminal pressure

What is a contraindication for the pneumatic method of reduction?

Use of barium and ultrasound

Peritonitis, perforation, or shock (correct)

Use of water-soluble contrast medium and ultrasound

Use in children under 4 years of age

Why is the pneumatic method not recommended for children over 4 years of age?

Higher incidence of significant lead points that may be missed Signup and view all the answers

What advantage does air have over barium in case of a perforation during the reduction procedure?

Air in the peritoneal cavity will be resorbed, while barium will wash gut organisms into the peritoneal cavity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using air over barium for the reduction of intussusception?

More rapid filling of the colon Signup and view all the answers

Why is the pneumatic method not recommended for children over 4 years of age?

Higher risk of lead points being missed Signup and view all the answers

What is a contraindication for the pneumatic method of reduction?

Perforation Signup and view all the answers

Why is barium no longer used in the majority of centers for the reduction of intussusception?

Risk of peritonitis Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred method for reduction of an intussusception in many centers?

Using air and fluoroscopy Signup and view all the answers

Intussusception Reduction in Radiology Technology

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What is the preferred method for reduction of an intussusception in many centers?

Why is barium no longer used in the majority of centers for the reduction of intussusception?

What is a contraindication for the pneumatic method of reduction?

Why is the pneumatic method not recommended for children over 4 years of age?

What advantage does air have over barium in case of a perforation during the reduction procedure?

What is the main advantage of using air over barium for the reduction of intussusception?

Why is the pneumatic method not recommended for children over 4 years of age?

What is a contraindication for the pneumatic method of reduction?

Why is barium no longer used in the majority of centers for the reduction of intussusception?

What is the preferred method for reduction of an intussusception in many centers?

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