Postoperative intussusception in children.
Intussusception in the postoperative period is an unusual yet potentially fatal surgical complication. We present 3 illustrative cases and contrast postoperative intussusception with the more common classic childhood intussusception. Physician awareness of this condition is critical for early recognition and treatment.
Urology Service, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington.
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Kiesling
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Tank
D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007223:Infant; D007443:Intussusception / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007579:Jejunal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis*