Intussusception occurs when a section of the intestine slides inside a nearby part. This movement causes the intestine to fold around itself, the way the parts of a telescope fit around each other.

Intussusception is a common cause of blockage in the intestine in young children. It is rarer in adults and is usually due to an underlying condition. The condition can cause pain and severe ...

1 School of Medicine, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia 2 School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar ...

Intussusception is rare in adults, making it a challenging and often delayed diagnosis. Patients may re-present with non-specific and subacute abdominal symptoms. Abdominal CT is the most sensitive ...