Study to Assess the Incidence of Intussusception in Children < 2 Years of Age in Singapore

Prospective, Hospital-based, Multicentre Study to Assess the Incidence of Intussusception in Children < 2 Years of Age in Singapore

This prospective study aims to estimate the incidence of intussusception among children < 2 years old through hospital-based surveillance in Singapore.

Inclusion Criteria:

• A male or female infant aged < 24months at the time of diagnosis of intussusception.
• Subject is diagnosed with definite, probable, possible, suspected intussusception during the period of at least one year beginning at study start.
• Written informed consent obtained from the parent or guardian of the subject.

Exclusion Criteria:

• A male or female infant ≥ 24 months of age at the time of intussusception diagnosis.
• The subject has had a radiographically or surgically confirmed case of intussusception prior to the current episode.