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 is a surgical emergency that is common in children. A common procedure to treat this condition is a reduction of the intussusception. How is the procedure performed and is the anesthesia used to reduce the intussusception uncomfortable for children?

Intussusception is a common surgical condition in children, occurring when a segment of the intestine is turned over and enters the adjacent segment. This causes mechanical intestinal obstruction, both blocking and constricting. There are many ways to treat intussusception, and the doctor will choose based on the patient's condition and health.

Intussusception is treated by pneumatic debulking or surgical intervention depending on the specific case. Nowadays, with the advancement of medicine, laparoscopic surgery is widely used because it has many advantages over open surgery.

Intussusception is a serious surgical condition and the leading cause of intestinal obstruction in children. If not detected and treated promptly, the intussusceptible segment of the intestine will become necrotic, leading to intestinal perforation and peritonitis (inflammation of the lining of the abdomen).