Which of the following conditions is the most frequent cause of intestinal obstruction in infants and young children?
a. cancer c. benign tumors
b. Hirschsprung's disease d. intussusception
D
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A Incorrect. Cancer is not the most frequent cause of intestinal obstruction in infants and young children.
B Incorrect. Hirschsprung's disease is not the most frequent cause of intestinal obstruction in infants and young children.
C Incorrect. Benign tumors are not the most frequent cause of intestinal obstruction in infants and young children.
D Correct. Intussusception is the most frequent cause of intestinal obstruction in infants and young children.
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