Early Diagnosis of Intestinal Intussusception in the New-born Babies and Infants
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Intestinal intussusception can be regarded today as a classical problem, although largely solved. All the experts were concerned to know this disorder, so that they can establish an early diagnosis and start an appropriate treatment.Intussusception can be seen in all ages, but more often in small children and especially infants between 4-10 months.(1,2) Infants are, usually, eutrofical. Intussusception occurs when the child's condition seems perfectly allright, but a properly examined medical history will shows the existence of a coryza or diarrhea.(3,4). In explaining the production of intestinal intussusception, the following determinant and contributing factors are considered responsible:
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