Intussusception in the Northern Territory: The incidence is low in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

Abstract

Aim: To describe the epidemiology, immunisation status and management of children with intussusception in the Northern Territory (NT), 1993-2003. Methods: Intussusception data were obtained from all NT hospitals using the International Classification of Diseases (ICD 9/10) codes for children under 18 years of age between 1993 and 2003. Medical records of these children were used to collect information on demographics, admission date, clinical symptoms, signs and management. Immunisation data were obtained from the NT immunisation register. The NT mortality database was reviewed for deaths from intussusception in children between 1993 and 2003. One death in an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Isl..