An abnormality of the intestine in which part of the intestine invaginates (telescopes) into another part of the intestine. [ https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0736-9199 ]
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- MEDDRA:10022863 (Intussusception)
- SNOMEDCT_US:49723003
- SNOMEDCT_US:35327006
- UMLS:C0021933
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hposlim_core
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Intussusception can lead to intestinal obstruction as well as to the interruption of the blood supply to the intestine. It can affect small or large bowel.