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The valvulae conniventes, also known as Kerckring folds or plicae circulares, are the mucosal folds of the small intestine, starting from the second part of the duodenum. They result in a classical appearance on abdominal radiography and barium studies.

-The valvulae conniventes are the mucosal folds of the <a href="/articles/small-intestine">small intestine</a>, starting from the second part of the <a title="Duodenum" href="/articles/duodenum">duodenum</a>. They result in a classical appearance on abdominal radiography and barium studies.
+The valvulae conniventes, also known as Kerckring folds or plicae circulares, are the mucosal folds of the <a href="/articles/small-intestine">small intestine</a>, starting from the second part of the <a href="/articles/duodenum">duodenum</a>. They result in a classical appearance on abdominal radiography and barium studies.

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