To the Editor: In the article entitled, "Intussusception in Infancy and Childhood," in the November 27 issue of the Journal, Dr. Ravitch gives a timely reminder that "hydrostatic pressure with barium ...

INTUSSUSCEPTION is considered by most clinicians to be one of the most important acute abdominal conditions occurring in infancy and childhood. This is attested to by the voluminous literature that ...

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 ...