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- Intussusception is a frequent cause of acute abdominal pain in children.
- There have been significant advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of intussusception over the past 70 years.
- The article highlights the evolving role of ultrasound in both diagnosing and treating this condition.
Article Abstract
Intussusception is a common etiology of acute abdominal pain in children. Over the last 70 years, there have been significant changes in how we diagnose and treat intussusception, with a more recent focus on the role of ultrasound. In this article we discuss historical and current approaches to intussusception, with an emphasis on ultrasound as a diagnostic and therapeutic modality.
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