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Investigation

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Investigations include:

  • biochemistry, etc, to assess dehydration
  • plain abdominal radiology may reveal features of obstruction
  • ultrasound scan of the abdomen, which may reveal a swiss-roll appearance
  • barium enema, which may reveal the stack of coins sign. Barium enema is also a treatment.

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