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Intussusception

Diagnosis and management of bowel telescoping in children.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
PaediatricsSurgeryEmergency Medicine

Clinical Guidelines

Department of Emergency Medicine Intussusception: Management Guideline (Children's Health Ireland)
National
2022 Seoul Consensus on Clinical Practice Guidelines for Obstructed Defecation Syndrome
Local
acr–spr practice parameter for the performance of pediatric fluoroscopic contrast enema examination
Local
Consensus statement AIGO/SICCR diagnosis and treatment of obstructed defecation syndrome and related pelvic floor disorders
Local
Ventral Rectopexy: An International Expert Panel Consensus and Position Statement
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What are the key clinical signs and symptoms to consider when diagnosing intussusception in children?Updated: 8/17/2025
  • Which imaging modalities are most effective for confirming a diagnosis of intussusception in a paediatric patient?Updated: 8/17/2025
  • What are the current guidelines for the management and treatment options for intussusception in children?Updated: 8/17/2025
  • When should a child with suspected intussusception be referred to a specialist for surgical intervention?Updated: 8/17/2025
  • What follow-up care is recommended for children after treatment for intussusception to monitor for recurrence?Updated: 8/17/2025
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