title: Intussusception in infants and children: diagnosis and therapy.
abstract: Intussusception represents the most common abdominal emergency of early childhood. Despite its prevalence, there is controversy concerning diagnosis and therapy. The authors discuss their approach to the diagnosis of suspected intussusception and the radiologist's role in therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Ohio.
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Bisset
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Kirks
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004630:Emergencies; D004733:Enema; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007422:Intestines / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007443:Intussusception / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D011859:Radiography; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media