Postoperative Intussusception: A Case Study

Postoperative intussusception is a known yet very uncommon postoperative complication after abdominal surgeries, including ostomy takedown. Early recognition of the symptoms of postoperative intussusception is important for both bedside nurses and nurse practitioners. Understanding clinical features and how to approach diagnosis and management are imperative for the nurse practitioner and the entire surgical team. Copyright (C) 2016 American Pediatric Surgical Nursing Association
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing - Category: Nursing Tags: Poster Abstracts Source Type: research