What is the “classic triad” of intussusception? Does it occur in most patients?
- Intussusception occurs when a portion of the bowel, usually the distal ileum, telescopes into an adjacent segment of bowel.
- This effectively leads to intestinal obstruction followed by venous congestion and, finally, arterial insufficiency.
- The classic triad of pain, currant-jelly stool, and abdominal mass on palpation is present in only 20% to 25% of children with intussusception.
