Intussusception of small intestine

Definition

Intussusception occurs when a segment of bowel invaginates, or telescopes, into adjacent distal bowel, leading to obstruction and possibly ischemic injury.

Also indexed as

Nearby in Obstruction of small intestine

• DA91.1Volvulus of small intestine
• DA91.2Intestinal adhesions or bands of small intestine with obstruction
• DA91.3Obstructive ileus of small intestine due to impaction
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified