The surgeon first attempts to reduce the intussusception by "milking" or applying gentle pressure to ease the intussusceptum out of the intussuscipiens; this technique is called manual reduction

Intussusception recurs in approximately 1-4% of patients after surgery, compared to 5-10% after nonsurgical reduction. Adhesions form in up to 7% of patients who undergo surgical reduction. The rate of.

Surgical correction of an intussusception is done with the patient.If manual reduction is not successful, the surgeon may perform a resection of the intussusception.An alternative to the traditional abdominal incision is laparoscopy.

Complications associated with intussusception reduction include reactions to general anesthesia; perforation of the bowel; wound infection; urinary tract infection; excessive bleeding; and formation of adhesions.

After surgical treatment of an intussusception, the patient is given fluids intravenously until bowel function returns; he or she may then be allowed to resume a normal diet. Follow-up care may be indicated if.