Recurrent colocolic intussusception in a child with hereditary angioneurotic edema: Reduction by air enema

Henry A. Pritzker, Terry L. Levin, Gerard Weinberg

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Abstract

The authors discuss a case of hereditary angioneurotic edema in a child presenting with recurrent episodes of colocolic intussusception, each successfully reduced by air enema. Although additional manifestations of vasogenic edema are potential risks of the procedure, these were not encountered.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1144-1146
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Pediatric Surgery
Volume39
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2004

Keywords

  • C1 INH
  • C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency
  • Hereditary angioneurotic edema
  • angioedema
  • intussusception

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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