Routine contrast enema prior to stoma reversal seems only required following treatment for necrotizing enterocolitis: An evaluation of the diagnostic accuracy of the contrast enema.

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Introduction: Contrast enemas are often made prior to stoma reversal in order to detect distal intestinal strictures distal of the stoma. If untreated these strictures can cause obstruction which might necessitate redo-surgery. However, the value of contrast enemas is unclear. Therefore, we aim to evaluate the contrast enema's diagnostic accuracy in detecting strictures in children with a stoma.Methods: Young children (≤3 years) treated with a stoma between 1998-2018 were retrospectively included.

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Article · Jun 2022 · 1 min read

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Study evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of routine contrast enemas before stoma reversal in young children, finding they may only be necessary following necrotizing enterocolitis treatment. Research examines whether pre-operative imaging reliably detects distal intestinal strictures that could cause post-reversal obstruction.

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