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 ...

In a rare clinical finding, an aggressive diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma served as the pathological lead point for intestinal intussusception in an HIV-positive adult, highlighting the ...

Intestinal obstruction in adults arises when the normal passage of luminal contents is halted or restricted by mechanical or functional factors. Mechanical causes include luminal blockade by masses or ...

A stool that looks like currant jelly can indicate a bowel disorder called intussusception. However, bloody mucus in the stool may also be a sign of other conditions, such as inflammatory bowel ...

From the Laboratory of Physiology, Yale University School of Medicine. Watts, James W. — Instructor in Neurosurgery, Fellow in Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, University of Philadelphia, ...