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Recurrent intussusception rare in young children

Publish date:: October 27, 2019

Key clinical point: Recurrent intussusception after discharge may be substantially less common than previously reported.

Major finding: Readmission for recurrent intussusception was required for 4% of patients managed with nonoperative reduction alone, 2% of patients who underwent surgical reduction, and none of those who underwent bowel resection.

Study details: A retrospective analysis of 8,289 young children who were diagnosed with ileocolic intussusception during an index admission.

Disclosures: The researchers reported having no financial disclosures.

Citation:

Ferrantella A. AAP 2019, Section on Surgery session.

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