A(n) ____ occurs when one section of the small bowel or large bowel telescopes into another section of bowel.

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Intussusception is a medical emergency that occurs when one section of the small bowel or large bowel prolapses (telescopes) into another section of bowel, which narrows the bowel and blocks the normal flow of intestinal contents. This can lead to pain, nausea, vomiting, and potentially a bowel obstruction. It is most common in infants and young children, but can occur in adults as well. A testicular torsion is a twisting of the spermatic cord that causes pain and swelling in the testicle, an inguinal hernia is a protrusion of abdominal contents through a weakened area of the abdominal wall, and ovarian torsion is a twisting of the ovary that can cause pain and potentially loss of blood flow to the ovary.

A(n) ____ Occurs When One Section of the Small Bowel