Intussusception

Intussusception. By this term is meant the folding of one portion of bowel into an adjoining portion; its occurrence is usually productive of intestinal obstruction, and (the blood supply to the infolded portion of bowel being cut off) gangrene and sloughing may occur. The disease sometimes affects young children, but is otherwise very rare. Operative treatment is sometimes needed; the condition is in all cases of serious import.