Which type of intestinal obstruction involves a telescoping of a portion of the intestine into another portion?

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Intussusception is a type of intestinal obstruction where a portion of the intestine (usually the small intestine) telescopes into another portion of the intestine, causing a blockage. Adhesive stricture refers to narrowing of the intestine due to scar tissue, fecal impaction refers to a blockage caused by hardened fecal matter, and volvulus refers to a twisting of the intestine that causes a blockage.

Which Type of Intestinal Obstruction Involves a Telescoping of a Portion