Intussusception

Intussusception refers to the intussusception of a segment of the intestinal canal that leads to the passage of intestinal contents. Intussusception accounts for 15% to 20% of intestinal obstruction. There are two types of primary and secondary. Primary intussusception occurs mostly in infants and young children, and secondary intussusception is more common in adults. Most intussusceptions are caused by the proximal intestine to the distal intestine. Reverse intussusception is rare, less than 10% of the total number of cases.

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