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Sonographic evaluation of a surgically created pouch

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This manuscript focuses on a review of the normal and abnormal sonographic appearance of the surgically created pouch as part of an article series on the topic. It includes information regarding sonographic technique, normal anatomy, and commonly encounter diseases and complications.

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    Stephanie Wilson

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SW and AM (authors) contributed to the manuscript, material selection and preparation. The first draft of the manuscript was written by AM and SW commented on previous versions of the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.

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Alexandra Medellin have received book royalties from Elsevier. Stephanie R. Wilson: Advisory Board, Definity. Lantheus Medical Imaging Speakers Bureau, Philips. Equipment support: Philips, Siemens, Samsung.

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Medellin, A., Wilson, S. Sonographic evaluation of a surgically created pouch. Abdom Radiol 48, 2986–2999 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-023-03941-x

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