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[Intestinal invagination: change in its incidence from 1987 to 2008].

X Bringué Espuny¹, Z Ibars Valverde, M Martínez Alonso

¹Hospital Universitari Arnau de Vilanova, Lleida. xbringue@comll.cat

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Area of Science:

Pediatric epidemiology
Gastroenterology
Vaccinology

Context:

Intestinal invagination (intussusception) is a significant cause of bowel obstruction in infants and young children.
Recent introduction of rotavirus vaccines necessitates updated local epidemiological data on intussusception incidence.
Previous studies suggest a declining trend in intussusception rates.

Purpose:

To ascertain the long-term trend and current incidence of intussusception in a specific geographic area.
To analyze epidemiological data over a 21-year period.
To provide reliable local data relevant to rotavirus vaccine impact.

Summary:

A retrospective review of intussusception cases in patients under 3 years old was conducted over 21 years.
Results indicate a statistically significant decrease in intussusception incidence.
Incidence dropped from 17.74/10,000 girls and 30.04/10,000 boys in 1987 to 0.27/10,000 girls and 0.49/10,000 boys in 2008.

Impact:

Demonstrates a substantial decline in intussusception, particularly in infants under one year.
Highlights the importance of ongoing epidemiological surveillance for vaccine impact assessment.
Provides critical data for public health strategies and resource allocation in pediatric care.