Intussusception

Alana Beres, MDCM, MPH, Abd-elrahman Hassan, MD, Romeo C Ignacio Jr., MD, Jonathan Meisel, MD, Sarkis Derderian, MD, Erik Pearson, MD
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Introduction

Intussusception is one of the most frequent causes of abdominal pain and bowel obstruction in the pediatric population. Significant complications can occur if there is a delay in diagnosis.

See also Operative Intussusception Reduction

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Introduction

Intussusception is one of the most frequent causes of abdominal pain and bowel obstruction in the pediatric population. Significant complications can occur if there is a delay in diagnosis.

See also Operative Intussusception Reduction

Content in this topic is referenced in SCORE Intussusception overview

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Last updated: December 5, 2021