Editorial

Colonic Intussusception

Authors: Mankanwal S. Sachdev, MD, Joel I. Bessoff, MD

Abstract

Abdominal pain in adults is a significant problem encountered by gastroenterologists and surgeons and makes up a considerable part of their clinical practice. The differential diagnosis is extensive, and the evaluation of a specific problem is plagued with many false leads, leaving room for error. Colonic intussusception is an example of one cause of abdominal pain that can create difficulty in treatment and diagnosis.

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