Pediatric Intussusception: A Single-Center Experience
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Intussusception is one of the most common causes of acute abdominal pain in childhood, and early diagnosis with appropriate treatment can reduce the need for surgery. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical, laboratory, radiological, and treatment characteristics of pediatric intussusception cases followed at a single center and to identify factors associated with surgical intervention. METHODS: This retrospective study included 385 pediatric patients diagnosed with intussusception at 'XXX University' between January 1, 2015, and December 30, 2024. Demographic data, presenting symptoms, laboratory findings, radiological diagnostic methods, treatment approaches, and clinical outcomes were obtained from medical records. Statistical analyses were performed using non-parametric tests, and p
Fields of Study & Subjects
Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
Gynecological conditions and treatments
Teratomas and Epidermoid Cysts
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Van Medical Journal
- Publisher
- LookUs Bilisim A.S.
- Volume
- 33
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 189–196
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN