Non-operative management of adhesive intestinal obstruction in children, 2000-2012, at Waikato Hospital, New Zealand

Reviews the hospital’s experience in children aged 1-15 years who were admitted with adhesive intestinal obstruction over a 12 year time period, 2000-2012, comparing outcomes with other international reports. Considers whether there is a role of non-operative management of children with adhesive bowel obstruction. Source: National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa, licensed by the Department of Internal Affairs for re-use under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand Licence.