Acute intussusception is a pathological state in which the two upper and lower intestines intertwine, causing mechanical intestinal obstruction syndrome, forming an intussusception of the intestinal lumen, rapidly developing necrosis of the intestine. The following article focuses on the characteristics, recognition and treatment of acute intussusception in breastfed infants.

Acute intussusception in children is a common surgical emergency that can cause many dangerous complications and even lead to death if not treated promptly. Intussusception can occur in children of any age, but is most common in children under 2 years old, most commonly in children from 4 to 9 months old.