Open AccessChildhood intussusception: Impact of delay in presentation in a developing country
Author(s) -
Olakayode Olaolu Ogundoyin,
D I Olulana,
Taiwo A. Lawal
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
african journal of paediatric surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.163
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 0189-6725
pISSN - 0974-5998
DOI - 10.4103/0189-6725.194665
Subject(s) - medicine , intussusception (medical disorder) , laparotomy , presentation (obstetrics) , surgery , anastomosis , bowel resection , retrospective cohort study , general surgery , mortality rate , bowel obstruction
The classical cases of intussusception are readily diagnosed clinically, and despite recent improvements in radiological techniques, the diagnosis of intussusception and success in its nonoperative reduction has been suboptimal, thus making operative management a veritable backup. This study examined the impact of delays in presentation on the rate of bowel resection, length of hospital stay, and appraised the outcome of operative treatment.