Vomiting, abdominal pain and blood in stools are the classic triad that should alert nurses to the possibility of intussusception in a child Subscribe today to access over 6,000 peer-reviewed clinical ...

Intussusception occurs when a section of the intestine slides inside a nearby part. This movement causes the intestine to fold around itself, the way the parts of a telescope fit around each other.

Intussusception is a common cause of blockage in the intestine in young children. It is rarer in adults and is usually due to an underlying condition. The condition can cause pain and severe ...