If a child with celiac disease presents with classic symptoms of intussusception, including "currant jelly" stool, pain, abdominal distention, and vomiting, which imaging modality would be used to positively confirm the diagnosis of intussusception?

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Ultrasound is the preferred imaging modality for diagnosing intussusception in children due to its high sensitivity and specificity, non-invasiveness, and lack of ionizing radiation. It can visualize the characteristic "target" or "doughnut" sign of intussusception.

If a Child with Celiac Disease Presents with Classic Symptoms