Ileopexy in open reduction of ileocolic intussusception in pediatrics: its role on recurrence

Ileopexy in open reduction of ileocolic intussusception in pediatrics: its role on recurrence

Background Intussusception is the main reason of intestinal obstruction in pediatrics. Hydrostatic reduction (HR) is the cornerstone in its treatment. However, surgical treatment is indicated in case of failure of HR. Fixation of terminal ileum (ileopexy) has been used to reduce or even prevent recu...

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Main Authors: Ibrahim Mahmoud Elsayaad, Mohammed Shahin, Ahmed Fekry El-Deek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal
Subjects:
colon
ileopexy
ileum
intussusception
laparotomy
manual reduction
Online Access:http://www.azmj.eg.net/article.asp?issn=1687-1693;year=2017;volume=15;issue=4;spage=210;epage=215;aulast=Elsayaad

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