Adhesive small bowel obstruction following abdominal surgery in young children (≤ 3 years): A retrospective analysis of incidence and risk factors using multivariate cox regression

Retrospective study of 1,931 young children (≤3 years) who underwent abdominal surgery reveals a 5% incidence of adhesive small bowel obstruction, with highest risk in gastroschisis (17%), diaphragmatic hernia (28%), and meconium ileus (28%) patients. Independent risk factors include prior stoma placement, emergency surgery, and postoperative infections.