European society of paediatric radiology abdominal task force procedural recommendations for intussusception reduction: what’s the evidence?

Perucca G., Sofia C., Damasio M. B., Franchi-Abella S., Kavanaki A., Ključevšek D., ...More

Pediatric Radiology, vol.56, no.2, pp.260-268, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 56 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2026
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00247-025-06478-x
  • Journal Name: Pediatric Radiology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE
  • Page Numbers: pp.260-268
  • Keywords: Anaesthesia, Child, Enema, Fluoroscopy, Hypnotics and sedatives, Intussusception, Ultrasonography
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Anyone who has visited a radiology department in another continent, country, or even city has likely noticed subtle differences in how things are done compared to their own department. Many procedures become so ingrained in daily practice that we rarely stop to question whether they are truly supported by evidence. One such procedure is intussusception reduction. In this paper, we review the literature, examine the best reduction technique and the risks associated with general anaesthesia and sedation, and offer the Abdominal Task Force’s opinion on this common but very variable procedure, based on the current available literature.