Neonatal Bowel Disorders: Practical Imaging Algorithm for Trainees and General Radiologists

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2018 May;210(5):976-988. doi: 10.2214/AJR.17.19378. Epub 2018 Mar 12.

Abstract

Objective: Neonatal bowel disorders require prompt and accurate diagnosis to avoid potential morbidity and mortality. Symptoms such as feeding intolerance, emesis, or failure to pass meconium may prompt a radiologic evaluation.

Conclusion: We discuss the most common neonatal bowel disorders and present a practical imaging algorithm for trainees and general radiologists.

Keywords: bowel; malrotation; microcolon; neonatal; obstruction.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Newborn, Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Intestinal Diseases / congenital*
  • Intestinal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*