Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 25, 2026

Functional Assessment of Intestinal Motility and Gut Wall Inflammation in Rodents: Analyses in a Standardized Model of Intestinal Manipulation
09:44

Functional Assessment of Intestinal Motility and Gut Wall Inflammation in Rodents: Analyses in a Standardized Model of Intestinal Manipulation

Published on: September 11, 2012

Intestinal motility disorders of infants and children: classification, clinical manifestations and roentgenology

E A Franken1, W L Smith, E E Frey

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City.

Critical Reviews in Diagnostic Imaging
|January 1, 1987
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric intestinal motility disorders encompass acute, perinatal, and chronic conditions, including paralytic ileus and Hirschsprung

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Intestinal Motility Disorders
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Intestinal motility disorders present unique challenges in pediatric patients.
  • These conditions range from acute paralytic ileus to chronic functional obstructions.
  • Understanding pathophysiology and clinical manifestations is crucial for diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and imaging investigations of pediatric intestinal motility diseases.
  • To categorize and describe various acute, perinatal, and chronic motility disorders.
  • To highlight diagnostic approaches for these complex conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of pediatric intestinal motility disorders.
  • Analysis of pathophysiology, clinical presentations, and imaging findings.
  • Categorization of diseases based on onset (acute, perinatal, chronic) and etiology.

Main Results:

  • Acute conditions include paralytic ileus and regional bowel paralysis.
  • Perinatal disorders involve functional intestinal obstruction.
  • Chronic disorders are classified as primary bowel abnormalities or secondary to systemic diseases, including Hirschsprung's disease and pseudo-obstruction.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis of pediatric intestinal motility disorders relies on understanding their diverse pathophysiology and clinical features.
  • Appropriate imaging investigations are essential for identifying and characterizing these conditions.
  • This review provides a framework for managing pediatric patients with intestinal motility dysfunction.

More Related Videos

Video Imaging and Spatiotemporal Maps to Analyze Gastrointestinal Motility in Mice07:41

Video Imaging and Spatiotemporal Maps to Analyze Gastrointestinal Motility in Mice

Published on: February 3, 2016

Diagnosis of Hirschsprung's Disease by Immunostaining Rectal Suction Biopsies for Calretinin, S100 Protein and Protein Gene Product 9.505:45

Diagnosis of Hirschsprung's Disease by Immunostaining Rectal Suction Biopsies for Calretinin, S100 Protein and Protein Gene Product 9.5

Published on: April 26, 2019

Related Concept Videos

Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders01:20

Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders

Gastrointestinal or GI motility disorders are characterized by irregular gastrointestinal tract movements, disrupting food transit from the mouth to the anus. They are caused by damage or dysfunction in gut muscles or nerves. These disorders can cause symptoms such as severe constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and swallowing difficulties. Disorders can affect any segment of the GI tract and range widely in severity, from common conditions like GERD to life-threatening conditions like...
Assessment of the Rectum and Anus01:25

Assessment of the Rectum and Anus

Evaluating the rectum and anus plays a crucial role in conducting a thorough physical examination of the gastrointestinal system. Although it may be uncomfortable and often embarrassing for the patient, it holds immense diagnostic value, particularly in detecting gastrointestinal diseases and abnormalities. This guide will explain how to perform this assessment using inspection and palpation methods.
Rectal Inspection
Begin by inspecting the perianal and anal areas for color, texture, rashes,...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome II: Clinical Features and Diagnostic Evaluation01:30

Irritable Bowel Syndrome II: Clinical Features and Diagnostic Evaluation

Irritable Bowel Syndrome II: Clinical Features and Diagnostic Evaluation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is classified into subtypes based on the predominant bowel habits as determined by the Bristol Stool Form Scale (BSFS). The subtypes are:
Imaging Studies III: Gastrointestinal Motility Studies and Virtual Colonoscopy01:26

Imaging Studies III: Gastrointestinal Motility Studies and Virtual Colonoscopy

This lesson explores three gastrointestinal imaging techniques: radionuclide testing, colonic transit studies, and virtual colonoscopy.
Radionuclide Testing
Radionuclide testing is a sophisticated medical technique for assessing gastrointestinal motility. It focuses on gastric emptying and colonic transit time. Radioactive markers track the movement of food through the digestive system, providing insights into gastrointestinal disorders.
In gastric emptying studies, a meal's liquid and solid...
Intestinal Obstruction I: Introduction01:29

Intestinal Obstruction I: Introduction

Intestinal obstruction is a partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine that disrupts the normal flow of intestinal contents through the lumen. This interruption impairs digestion, absorption, and fluid balance, and may lead to serious complications if not treated promptly.Mechanical ObstructionMechanical obstruction occurs when a physical blockage prevents intestinal contents from passing, arising from within the lumen or the bowel wall, or from external compression.Adhesions,...
Intestinal Obstruction II: Pathophysiology01:07

Intestinal Obstruction II: Pathophysiology

Intestinal obstruction triggers a series of physiological responses, starting with gas and fluid accumulation in the bowel segment proximal to the obstruction, leading to distension. This distended intestine compresses the diaphragm, hindering lung expansion and potentially leading to reduced respiratory effort, atelectasis, and pneumonia.To overcome the blockage, the gut intensifies contractions, causing colicky abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting, which reduces fluid and food intake and...