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Intussusception is the telescoping of one part of the intestine into an adjacent segment, causing intestinal obstruction. It is most common in children under 3 years old. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and passing currant-jelly stool. Ultrasound is the preferred diagnostic method and shows the pathognomonic "target sign". Treatment depends on the severity - early cases may be treated with hydrostatic or air enema reduction guided by ultrasound, while later cases require surgical explorati
- Author
- Mahmoud Salman
- Language
- EN