Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4159527 | Journal of Pediatric Surgery | 2007 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The incidence of PBO is significantly higher in newborns and infants than in older children (who have rates comparable to those reported in adults). Infants are significantly more likely to require operative intervention, particularly if PBO occurs early after the initial operation.
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Authors
Janet Y. Young, Daniel S. Kim, Christopher S. Muratore, Arlet G. Kurkchubasche, Thomas F. Jr, Francois I. Luks,