What condition occurs when a portion of the bowel slides into another segment and causes obstruction?
a. Intussusception
b. Intubation
c. Internation
d. Infraterning
ANS: A
Intussusception occurs when a portion of the bowel slides into another segment and causes obstruction. The motion is like a telescope.
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