Pediatric intussusception in Uganda: differences in management and outcomes with high-income countries

Prospective study of 40 pediatric intussusception cases in Uganda reveals stark contrasts with high-income settings: 100% required surgery (vs. radiographic reduction), average 4.5-day symptom duration, and 32% mortality. Fever at admission predicted 20-fold mortality increase, highlighting critical need for earlier referral and intervention in resource-limited environments.