Table 3 Comparison of clinical features between the intussusception and non-intussusception groups
From: Point-of-care ultrasound may be useful for detecting pediatric intussusception at an early stage
Intussusception group (n = 70) | Non-intussusception group (n = 505) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, mean ± SD, months | 25.6 ± 16.8 | 25.5 ± 15.8 | 0.966 |
Sex, male, n (%) | 41/70 (58.6%) | 256/505 (50.7%) | 0.216 |
Time of ED visit | |||
Night-time (7 pm − 8 am) | 36/70 (51.4%) | 311/505 (61.6%) | 0.104 |
Day-time (8 am−7 pm) | 34/70 (48.6%) | 194/505 (38.4%) | |
Previous ED visit within 24 h | 7/70 (10%) | 25/505 (5%) | 0.084 |
Duration of symptoms, mean ± SD, hours | 11.7 ± 15.6 | 9.7 ± 12.9 | 0.238 |
Abdominal pain/irritability | 65/70 (92.9%) | 438/505 (86.7%) | 0.147 |
Intermittent | 41/70 (58.6%) | 171/505 (33.9%) | < 0.001 |
Nonspecific | 24/70 (34.3%) | 267/505 (52.9%) | 0.004 |
Bloody stool | 15/70 (21.4%) | 73/505 (14.5%) | 0.129 |
Abdominal mass/distension | 10/70 (14.3%) | 64/505 (12.7%) | 0.706 |
Vomiting | 26/70 (37.1%) | 294/505 (58.2%) | 0.001 |
Lethargy | 5/70 (7.1%) | 51/505 (10.1%) | 0.434 |
Fever | 13/70 (18.6%) | 101/505 (20.0%) | 0.779 |
Loose stool | 10/70 (14.3%) | 106/505 (21.0%) | 0.190 |