Intussusception causing bowel obstruction in a nephrotic syndrome child
Intussusception is defined as an acquired telescoping of proximal bowel into the distal bowel. It is a common cause of bowel obstruction in infancy. Majority are reported between 3 and 9 months, 90% are affected within the first 3 years of life with idiopathic cause. A high index of suspicion must b...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576620302591 |