Recurrent Intussusception: When Should Surgical Intervention be Performed?

• Main Authors: Wei-Lun Hsu (Author), Hung-Chang Lee (Author), Chun-Yan Yeung (Author), Wai-Tao Chan (Author), Chuen-Bin Jiang (Author), Jin-Cherng Sheu (Author), Nein-Lu Wang (Author), Shin-Lin Shih (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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To determine the optimal timing of surgery for recurrent intussusception. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed medical records of patients aged from 0 to 18 years old with diagnosis of intussusception in the Pediatric Department at Mackay Memorial Hospital between January 1995 and May 2010. Results:...