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Intestinal obstruction in childhood caused by intussusception: Experience at a tertiary hospital in Southern Nigeria
Abstract
Background: Intestinal obstruction in children is the commonest cause of acute abdominal conditions in this age group. Intussusception represents the commonest cause of intestinal obstruction in children aged between 3 months and 3 years with a peak age of incidence at 6 months. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of intussusception amongst Children managed for intestinal obstruction at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital Sagamu.
Methods: Case Series
Results: Case records of 870 children managed for intestinal obstruction during the study period were assessed. A total of 452 cases (52%) of intussusception were responsible for intestinal obstruction during the study period.
Conclusion: Intussusception was the commonest cause of intestinal obstruction amongst children who presented with intestinal obstruction during the study period.
