
Intussusception in children - UpToDate
Oct 29, 2025 · Intussusception occurs primarily in infants and toddlers. The peak incidence is between 4 and 36 months of age, and it is the most common cause of intestinal obstruction in …
Intussusception - NIDDK
Intussusception is most common in babies younger than age 1, and about 90 percent of cases occur in children younger than age 3. 11 Intussusception is rare in adults.
Intussusception - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Intussusception is the most common cause of intestinal obstruction in children between the ages of three months and six years. The cause of intussusception is not known, although viral …
Intussusception: What It Is, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Anyone can develop intussusception, including adults, but it’s most common among children between 3 months and 3 years old. Only 1% of adult bowel obstructions are related to …
Intussusception - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Aug 19, 2025 · Intussusception is the most common cause of intestinal blockage in children younger than 3 years old. The cause of most cases of intussusception in children is unknown.
Intussusception in Children - Stanford Medicine Children's Health
Intussusception is the most common cause of intestinal blockage in children between ages 3 months and 3 years. It's rare in newborn babies. But it can also occur in older children, teens, …
Intussusception - Children's Health Issues - MSD Manual …
Intussusception is the most common cause of intestinal blockage among children between the ages of 6 months and 3 years. Boys are affected slightly more than girls, especially after 4 …
Intussusception | Essential Pediatric Gastroenterology, …
Intussusception is the most frequent cause of intestinal obstruction in children between the ages of 6 months and 3 years, with a peak incidence around 6 to 9 months of age. 2 Ninety percent …
Intussusception - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ Best …
Jun 4, 2024 · Intussusception most commonly occurs in infants aged between 3 and 12 months, with a peak between aged 5 and 9 months. Presentation often includes colicky abdominal …
Intussusception - Pediatrics - Merck Manual Professional Edition
Intussusception generally occurs between 6 months and 3 years of age, and 70% of cases occur before age 2 (1). There is a slight male predominance.