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Intussusception occurs when one segment of bowel telescopes or invaginates into an adjacent segment of bowel. In children, it is usually idiopathic and occurs most commonly in infants 6 months to 2 years old. In adults, it is usually caused by an underlying condition like a tumor and occurs most commonly in the small bowel. Diagnosis involves imaging like ultrasound or CT scan which show the classic "target" or "coiled-spring" signs. Treatment involves non-surgical reduction for children but surgical resect

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