Table 3.
comparison of intussusception cases undergoing enema reduction versus surgical reduction, Korle Bu (KBTH) and Komfo Anokye (KATH) Teaching Hospitals, Ghana, 2012-2016
| Enema Reduction (n=132) | Surgical Reduction (n=242) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 69 (52%) | 128 (53%) | 0.91 |
| Enrollment Site | 0.06 | ||
| KATH | 45 (34%) | 107 (44%) | |
| KBTH | 87 (66%) | 135 (55%) | |
| Median age (in weeks) at intussusception onset (IQR) | 28 (23-37) | 27 (22-33) | 0.10 |
| Median number of days (IQR) between symptom onset and admission to surveillance facility | 1 (0-3) | 3 (1-4) | <0.0001 |
| Median length of hospital stay in days (IQR) | 3 (2-4) | 7 (5-10) | <0.0001 |
| Outcome | 0.11 | ||
| Discharged home | 119 (98%) | 211 (95%) | |
| Transferred | 2 (2%) | 4 (2%) | |
| Died | 0 (0%) | 8 (4%) |