📌 Intussusception – Radiologist Overview | Emergency GI Condition Intussusception is a telescoping of one segment of the intestine into another, most commonly seen in children but can also occur in adults due to a pathological lead point. As radiologists, early detection is critical, because untreated cases may lead to bowel obstruction, ischemia, and perforation. On imaging: 🔹 Ultrasound is the first-line modality—showing the classic “Target Sign / Doughnut Sign” on transverse view and “Pseud

In intussusception, one part of the intestine slips inside another part - often where the small and large intestines meet. This is commonly referred to as “telescoping” 🔭 Common assessment findings for a child with this condition include: 🔴 Red currant jelly stools ⚡ Cyclical abdominal pain 🤢 Nausea/vomiting with green, bilious emesis 🌭 Sausage-shaped mass in the abdomen Treatment typically involves administering an enema to create pressure in the intestine and attempt to push it back out. I