Abstract
An unusual case of intussusception is reported in which two parallel loops of small intestine had intussuscepted into a third distal loop. The similarity to Maydl's hernia led to the term “intussusception en W.” Review of the available literature failed to reveal any previous report of such a case.
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Sharma, A.K., Wakhlu, A., Agarwal, L.D. et al. Intussusception en W. Pediatr Surg Int 10, 404–405 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00182240
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