Doctors at the Government Veterinary Polyclinic at Tallakulam treated a five-month-old puppy which suffered from intussusception due to intake of a foreign body. C. Meril Raj, Veterinary Assistant ...

Intussusception occurs when a section of the intestine slides inside a nearby part. This movement causes the intestine to fold around itself, the way the parts of a telescope fit around each other.

Intussusception is a common cause of blockage in the intestine in young children. It is rarer in adults and is usually due to an underlying condition. The condition can cause pain and severe ...