The treatment of choice and the safest treatment for intussusception is which of the following treatments?
a. a three-stage surgery involving a temporary colostomy opening
b. hydrostatic reduction with barium
c. hydrostatic reduction with an air or a water-soluble contrast agent
d. external massage and rotation
C
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A Incorrect. The treatment of choice and the safest treatment for intussusception is not a three-stage surgery involving a temporary colostomy opening.
B Incorrect. The treatment of choice and the safest treatment for intussusception is not hydrostatic reduction with barium.
C Correct. The treatment of choice and the safest treatment for intussusception is hydrostatic reduction with an air or a water-soluble contrast agent. This method is believed to be safer than using barium, with less risk of bowel perforation.
D Incorrect. The treatment of choice and the safest treatment for intussusception is not external massage and rotation.
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