What is an intussusception? How is it caused? What is the difference between volvulus and intussusception?
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Step 1: Define intussusception — Intussusception is the telescoping or invagination of a proximal segment of bowel (the intussusceptum) into the adjacent distal segment (the intussuscipiens), dragging its mesentery with it; this produces lumen obstruction, venous Show more…
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