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Which imaging modalities are most effective for confirming a diagnosis of intussusception in a paediatric patient?
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Last reviewed: 17 August 2025
For confirming a diagnosis of intussusception in a paediatric patient, imaging modalities are crucial (Carroll et al., 2017).
The comparative effectiveness of various imaging modalities for the diagnosis of intussusception has been a subject of critical appraisal in medical literature (Carroll et al., 2017).
One specific imaging modality discussed in the context of paediatric bowel imaging is contrast-enhanced ultrasound (Gokli et al., 2021).
The overall management of intussusception in children, which encompasses diagnostic approaches, is also addressed in medical literature (Gluckman et al., 2017).
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- (Carroll et al., 2017): Comparative Effectiveness of Imaging Modalities for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Intussusception: A Critically Appraised Topic.
- (Gluckman et al., 2017): Management for intussusception in children.
- (Gokli et al., 2021): Contrast-enhanced ultrasound of the pediatric bowel.
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