Intussusception in Childhood at Ilorin

Authors

  • Joiner KT
  • Fagbule Doyin
  • Ayeni RO.

Abstract

Summary: Forty-three children who were diagnosed as having intussusception between January 1982 and December 1986 at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hos pital, were studied. This represents 0.1% of all paediatric admissions. There were 29 males and 14 females, a male:female ratio of 2.1:1. Thirty three (77%) cases were below the age of 1 year. Ileocaecal (56%) and ileocolic (42%) were the commonest types seen in all age groups. Mortality was 49%. Early presentation and good management will reduce the morbidity and mortality from childhood intussusception

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Published

2024-05-30

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 3&4 (1989): Nigerian Journal of Paediatrics

Section

ORIGINALS

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Intussusception in Childhood at Ilorin. (2024). NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF PAEDIATRICS, 16(3&4), 71-74. https://www.njpaediatrics.com/index.php/njp/article/view/856