{"id":1106,"date":"2026-09-18T09:49:27","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T13:49:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/millerandzois.lawblogger.net\/medical-malpractice\/intussusception-misdiagnosis\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T09:53:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T13:53:47","slug":"intussusception-misdiagnosis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.millerandzois.com\/medical-malpractice\/maryland-misdiagnosis-attorney\/intussusception-misdiagnosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Intussusception Misdiagnosis Lawsuits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Intussusception is a disorder in which part of the intestine, most commonly the small intestine, slides into another part, much like a telescope. This often results in a blockage preventing fluids and food from passing through the intestine. It also results in a blockage of the blood supply to the affected part of the intestine. The result can significantly harm the child.<\/p>\n<p>Lack of blood to the intestine can cause necrosis (tissue death), which can then result in an intestinal tear (perforation) and lead to peritonitis and shock. Intussusception most commonly affects young children, particularly infants, although it can also occur in older children and adults. Prompt diagnosis and treatment, usually in the form of emergency care, are essential to successfully treat intussusception without chronic problems or mortality.<\/p>\n<p>Not every case of intussusception can be avoided. <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>But there are far too many serious, permanent injuries and fatal cases that result from the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.millerandzois.com\/medical-malpractice\/maryland-misdiagnosis-attorney\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>failure to diagnose<\/strong><\/a><strong> intussusception.<\/strong><\/span> These are usually emergency room cases or cases involving pediatricians, often because doctors fail to recognize the symptoms or fail to order the ultrasound that would have given the doctor the proper diagnosis on a silver platter.<\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.millerandzois.com\/medical-malpractice\/maryland-misdiagnosis-attorney\/intussusception-misdiagnosis\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading Intussusception Misdiagnosis Lawsuits\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Intussusception is a disorder in which part of the intestine, most commonly the small intestine, slides into another part, much like a telescope. 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