What Is a Pinworm Infection? A pinworm infection is an intestinal illness that's very common in elementary school-aged children. Pinworms are small, thin, pin-shaped worms that sometimes live in ...

Ladd's Procedure: A surgical technique used to correct malrotation of the intestines. Hemicolectomy: A surgical procedure that involves the removal of a portion of the colon. Gangrene: The death ...