Intussusception commonly involves the ileum telescoping into the colon, especially in pediatric cases; however, it can also occur between other segments of intestine. Therefore, stating that all cases involve the ileum and colon is inaccurate.
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Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Gynecology, and Obstetrical
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