[Intussusception in children and adults].

The authors describe several cases of intussusception in children and one in an adult, paying attention to the underlying pathology, also in children. This must be kept in mind at the radiological examination (so called "leading points") and at the operation. Different causes are Meckel's diverticulum, ectopic pancreatic tissue, tumours. Air insufflation (= chinese method) could be safer and in case of perforation it would be less dangerous. Surgery shall be undertaken in late diagnosis, difficult or impossible reductions by enema and signs of perforation or peritonitis.