Most common causes of acute abdominal emergencies in children

What are the two most common causes of acute abdominal emergencies in children? 

Appendicitis is the most common cause in the United States, followed by intussusception. 

Sources

Pollack ES: Pediatric abdominal surgical emergencies. Pediatr Ann 2003;25:448-457.

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