Intussusception is a serious medical emergency in which part of the intestine slides into an adjacent part. This mass often blocks the passage of food and chokes off blood vessels, which can lead to gangrene and perforation of the intestine.

Intussusception once detected needs to be monitored and treated immediately. Intussusception under fluoroscopy is a method of intussusception in children that is often used with higher efficiency when compared to intussusception in adults. This method is less invasive and limits the intervention of a surgery on children.