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Management of Intussusception in Children: A Systematic Review

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This APSA systematic review (1988-2018) establishes management guidelines for pediatric ileocolic intussusception. Key findings: prophylactic antibiotics are unnecessary, repeated enema reductions are safe when appropriate, post-reduction ED observation avoids admission, and laparoscopy is effective for operative cases.

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Intussusception Pediatric Surgery Enema Reduction Laparoscopic Surgery Systematic Review Evidence-based Practice

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#Intussusception #PediatricSurgery #MinimallyInvasive #EvidenceBasedMedicine

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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Management of Intussusception in Children: A Systematic Review. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2020-10-05. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/3132

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