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Intussusceptions can be classified according to their location in the gastrointestinal tract. They usually occur in regions where there is a significant change in lumen diameter, such as ileocolic and gastroesphageal junctions. Ileocolic intussusceptions are most common, they frequently protrude from the rectum and must be distinguished from a rectal prolapse. In the case of an intussusception, it is possible to pass a probe next to the anus, but not in [[Rectal Prolapse|rectal proplapse]].

Intussusceptions can be classified according to their location in the gastrointestinal tract. They usually occur in regions where there is a significant change in lumen diameter, such as ileocolic and gastroesphageal junctions. Ileocolic intussusceptions are most common, they frequently protrude from the rectum and must be distinguished from a rectal prolapse. In the case of an intussusception, it is possible to pass a probe next to the anus, but not in [[Rectal Prolapse|rectal proplapse]].

===Pathogenesis===

===Pathogenesis===

==Signalment==

==Signalment==

Intussusception most commonly affects young animals. In order animals, it may be occur due to [[Neoplasia - Pathology|neoplasia]] or [[Post-Mortem Change - Pathology #Agonal Changes|agonal changes]].

 

Intussusception occurs in dogs and cats, but gastroesophageal intussusception has only been reported in dogs.

*Occur most commonly in dogs

*75% of cases affect animals under one year of age

German shepherd dogs and Siamese cats are over represented. German Shepherd dogs are particularly predisposed to gastroesophageal intussusception.  

 

Young animals are most commonly affected, 80% of cases are less than a year old. 

==Diagnosis==

==Diagnosis==