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Paediatric Postoperative Intussusception

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: Intussusception is one of the common causes of acute abdomen in early childhood, particularly in children younger than two years of age. The majority of cases in children are idiopathic. Pathologic lead points can be identified in only 25 percent of cases. Here. we present a case of 15 months female child with Ileoileal postoperative intussusception with an anastomotic margin as a lead point, following resection anastomosis done for patent vitello intestinal duct. Role of high clinical suspicion, investigations and judgement are highlighted in managing the case. Keywords: Anastomosis; ileoileal; postoperative intussusception; patent vitello-intestinal duct.

Source: Journal of Nepal Health Research Council

DOI: 10.33314/jnhrc.v0i0.1793

Authors: Sundar Shrestha, Bal Mukunda Basnet, Anupama Thapa

Institutions: Bir Hospital, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Kanti Children's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2981591978

FWCI: 0.239

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Cited by: 2

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