Question
Peak incidence of the condition among children as shown in Photograph is
A. 0-6 months age
B. 6-36 months age
C. 3-5 year age
D. >5 years age
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Correct Answer » B
Explanation
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b. 6-35 months age (lntussusception)
Intussusception (see the image below) is a process in which a segment of intestine invaginates into the adjoining intestinal lumen, causing bowel obstruction.
With early diagnosis, appropriate fluid resuscitation, and therapy, the mortality rate from intussusception in children is less than 1%.
