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Gastrointestinal ultrasound in neonates, infants and children

Maria Luisa Lobo1, Mariana Roque1

  • 1Serviço de Imagiologia Geral, Hospital de Santa Maria - Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte (CHLN), Av. Prof. Egas Moniz, 1649-035 Lisboa, Portugal.

European Journal of Radiology
|May 21, 2014
PubMed

Insights

Ultrasound (US) is crucial for diagnosing gastrointestinal (GI) conditions in children. Skilled GI US examinations provide vital anatomical and functional information for pediatric GI disorders.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Diagnostic Ultrasound

Background:

  • Ultrasound (US) plays a vital role in assessing pediatric gastrointestinal (GI) conditions.
  • Understanding US capabilities and limitations is key for effective diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the potential of ultrasound in evaluating the GI tract of neonates, infants, and children.
  • To discuss basic and advanced US applications, examination techniques, and clinical indications in pediatric GI disorders.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and clinical practices regarding pediatric GI ultrasound.
  • Discussion of modern US tools and their applications in pediatric GI tract evaluation.

Main Results:

  • Ultrasound offers essential anatomical and functional diagnostic information for various pediatric GI disorders.
  • A skillful GI US examination is critical for obtaining optimal diagnostic data.

Conclusions:

  • Ultrasound is an indispensable tool for pediatric GI diagnostics.
  • This review provides insights into the application and technique of GI US in children.

Keywords:
Gastrointestinal tractNeonates/childrenPediatricsUltrasound

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