Intestinal obstruction of infancy and childhood in Benin City, Nigeria.
The pattern of intestinal obstruction observed on 168 Nigerian infants and children is presented. The commonest causes of intestinal obstruction were intussusception (21%), anorectal anomalies (20%) and Hirschsprung's disease (14%). Strangulated hernia and adhesions occurring in 3.5% and 1.7% of cases respectively were notably uncommon in this age group. The role of radiology in the management of some cases is highlighted.
D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006627:Hirschsprung Disease / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D007443:Intussusception / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D009549:Nigeria; D011859:Radiography; D012007:Rectum / Q000002:abnormalities