| 21. | An example of this could be the so-called " red currant jelly " stools in intussusception.
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| 22. | Intussusception is rare and of unknown cause, although some studies have hinted at a link to other viruses.
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| 23. | SRUS can be considered a consequence of internal intussusception, which can be demonstrated in 94 % of cases.
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| 24. | The factors that result in a patient progressing from internal intussusception to a full thickness rectal prolapse remain unknown.
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| 25. | Some researchers advise that internal intussusception be managed conservatively, compared to external rectal prolapse which usually requires surgery.
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| 26. | More often, the intussusception can be reduced by laparoscopy, pulling the segments of intestine apart with forceps.
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| 27. | People are often diagnosed with Peutz-Jegher after presenting at around the age of 9 with an intussusception.
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| 28. | Intussusception results when a section of bowel slides inward, like a telescope, into another part of the bowel.
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| 29. | Rectal intussusception is not to be confused with other colon or small intestine, which can sometimes be a medical emergency.
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| 30. | Such patients who develop intussusception often present with severe abdominal pain in addition to the classic signs and symptoms of HSP.
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