Prevalence and surgical outcomes of pediatric intussusception in ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intussusception is the leading cause of pediatric abdominal emergencies worldwide, requiring timely diagnosis and intervention to prevent life-threatening complications. In low-resource settings such as Ethiopia, delayed presentation and limited access to non-surgical management often necessitate surgical intervention. However, comprehensive data on surgical outcomes and complications remain scarce. The aim of this study is to evaluate the epidemiology, clinical presentation, surgical management, and postoperative outcomes of pediatric intussusception in Ethiopia.

Methods

A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. Relevant studies were retrieved from PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Data were extracted on patient demographics

SUBMITTER: Molla YD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12302767 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature