October 19, 2011 (Boston, Massachusetts) — Ultrasound is superior to 2-view abdominal radiography to rule out or confirm a diagnosis of ileo-intussusception in children, according to new research ...

Intussusception is a form of intestinal obstruction in which a segment of the bowel prolapses into a more distal segment. Our investigation began on May 27, 1999, after nine cases of infants who had ...

Both currently available rotavirus vaccines appear to carry increased risk of intussusception, mainly during the first 7 days after administration of the first dose, according to recent findings. The ...

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Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The risk for recurrence of pediatric ileocolic intussusception within 48 hours after enema reduction was low, ...

Although current rotavirus vaccines were not associated with an increased risk of intussusception in large trials before licensure, recent postlicensure data from international settings suggest the ...

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 ...