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Intussusception
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Intussusception
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Etiology
Telescoping of proximal intestine into an area just distal to it
Cancer, locally inflamed tissue or other processes can act as lead point
Symptoms
Acute
N
V
Distention
Generalized abd sx
Typically age < 2
In adults, bowel cancer can be lead point
Bloody mucous per rectum