By what mechanism does intussusception cause an intestinal obstruction?
A)Telescoping of part of the intestine into another section of intestine
B)Twisting the intestine on its mesenteric pedicle
C)Loss of peristaltic motor activity in the intestine
D)Fibrin and scar tissue that attaches to the intestinal omentum

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Intussusception is the telescoping of part of the intestine into another section of intestine, usually causing strangulation of the blood supply. Torsion is twisting of the intestine on its mesenteric pedicle. A paralytic ileus is caused by loss of peristaltic motor activity. Adhesions are caused by fibrin scar tissue.

By What Mechanism Does Intussusception Cause an Intestinal Obstruction