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Intussusception of abdomen, will it heal itself over time?

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INTUSSUSCEPTION: It is a surgical correction of the abdomen as soon as diagnosed.

Answered 7/24/2014

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Not usually: If the intussusception cannot be relieved with intervention by radiology, for instance, with a gastrogaffin enema, surgical release of the obstruction will likely need to be done. Bowel can die and terrible illness if the bowel is not returned to a normal position. Often at the same time, a "lead point" can be identified - something like a polyp, etc. This can then be removed at same time.

Answered 3/22/2020

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Not usually : The intestine may move in and out a bit, but if truly intussuscepted and necrotic , surgery will be needed.

Answered 7/26/2014

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