Intussusception ultrasound

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Ultrasound is today considered the imaging modality of choice for diagnosis and exclusion of intussusception due to its high accuracy and lack of radiation.

Ultrasound Images

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