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Imaging recommendation · Abdomen · Pelvis

Episodic crampy abdominal pain in a young child

Recommended: Abdominal Ultrasound is the preferred imaging study for episodic crampy abdominal pain in a young child. First-line for intussusception (classic 'target' or 'pseudo-kidney' sign).

Recommended study

Abdominal Ultrasound

US No contrast Preferred Abdomen · Pelvis Emergency Reviewed

First-line for intussusception (classic 'target' or 'pseudo-kidney' sign). Air enema is both diagnostic confirmation and therapeutic in most cases.

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