Basic Summary for Intussusception
Main name of condition: IntussusceptionWhat is Intussusception?
Brief description of Intussusception: Bowel folding into itself sometimes creating bowel obstruction
Parent types of Intussusception: Bowel Obstruction, Intestinal obstruction
Organs Affected by Intussusception: bowel
How many people get Intussusception?
Incidence (annual) of Intussusception: about 2 per 1000 cases in infants
Incidence Rate of Intussusception: approx 1 in 500 or 0.20% or 544,000 people in USA [about data]
Who gets Intussusception?
Patient Profile for Intussusception: Many cases in infants 1 month to 2 years; other ages possible.
How serious is Intussusception?
Complications of Intussusception: see complications of Intussusception
What causes Intussusception?
Causes of Intussusception: see causes of Intussusception
Risk factors for Intussusception: see risk factors for Intussusception
What are the symptoms of Intussusception?
Symptoms of Intussusception: see symptoms of Intussusception
How is it treated?
Research for Intussusception: see research for Intussusception
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