Aug 19, 2025 · The surgeon frees the part of the intestine that is trapped, clears the blockage and, if needed, removes any of the intestinal tissue that has died. Surgery is the main treatment for adults …

The procedure may be a traditional “open” surgery, which involves one large cut in the abdomen. Or, the surgeon may use a less invasive procedure called laparoscopy.

Oct 29, 2025 · In 1876, Hirschsprung reported his experience with the treatment of intussusception by enema. This technique was associated with approximately 35 percent mortality, considerably better …

Intussusception is not usually immediately life-threatening. It can be treated with either a water-soluble contrast enema or an air-contrast enema, which both confirms the diagnosis of an intussusception, …

Intussusception is defined as the invagination of one segment of the bowel into an immediately adjacent segment of the bowel. Idiopathic ileocolic intussusception is the most common form in children and is …

*There is Some Newer Evidence that Not All Patients Require Surgery, Some Present with Frequent Intussusception that May be Due to Peristalsis without Lead Point – “Safe Answer” at this Time is …

Jun 29, 2023 · Expeditious diagnosis and management are essential for achieving successful outcomes in infants with intussusception. Once the diagnosis is entertained, surgical personnel should be …

Intussusception is a serious problem in the intestine. It occurs when 1 part of the intestine slides inside another part. The intestine then folds into itself like a telescope. This creates a blockage or …

To begin, the surgeon will make tiny incisions (cuts) on your child’s abdomen. They will then insert a tiny surgical camera into one incision and thin surgical tools into the others. Your child’s surgeon will use …

Many intussusceptions are fixed with an air enema. If your child needs an air enema, he will be given a medicine (sedation) to help him sleep so he will be comfortable while the procedure is done. A tube …