To the Editor: In the article entitled, "Intussusception in Infancy and Childhood," in the November 27 issue of the Journal, Dr. Ravitch gives a timely reminder that "hydrostatic pressure with barium ...

Background. The reintroduction of the rotavirus vaccines in 2006 and 2008 have resulted in reduced outpatient visits for diarrhea as well as reduced hospitalizations for rotavirus-related illness.

Viral infections trigger more cases of intussusception, the common cause of bowel blockages in young children, than previously thought, according to a new study. The research, led by Murdoch ...

INTUSSUSCEPTION is considered by most clinicians to be one of the most important acute abdominal conditions occurring in infancy and childhood. This is attested to by the voluminous literature that ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The risk for recurrence of pediatric ileocolic intussusception within 48 hours after enema reduction was low, ...