Pediatric intestinal obstruction: analysis of etiologies and factors influencing short-term outcomes in Rwanda

• Main Authors: Jennifer Rickard (Author), Edmond Ntaganda (Author), Isaie Twahirwa (Author), Cyriaque Ndayiragije (Author), Martin Nyundo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMJ Publishing Group, 2022-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background Intestinal obstruction is a common presentation in pediatric surgical emergencies and presents with different etiologies depending on country or region. Its morbidity and mortality are high in low-income and middle-income countries, with variable influencing factors. The aims of this stud...