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.
Kiesling
V J
VJ
Urology Service, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington.
Tank
E S
ES
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*