Condition
Intussusception
An emergency in which part of the intestine slides into the next part, causing a blockage, most often in young children.
Also called: telescoping bowel
Who Can Help with Intussusception?
- Pediatric Surgeons
A surgeon who operates on infants, children and teenagers.
- Pediatricians
A physician who provides checkups, vaccines and medical care for infants, children and teenagers.
- Emergency Medicine Doctors
A physician who treats sudden illness and injury in a hospital emergency department.
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about intussusception and what is right for you.