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The pediatric gastrointestinal tract: ultrasound findings in acute diseases

Francesco Esposito1, Marco Di Serafino2, Carmela Mercogliano3

  • 1Radiology Department, Santobono-Pausilipon Children Hospital, Naples, Italy.

Journal of Ultrasound
|February 14, 2019
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric ultrasound is essential for diagnosing gastrointestinal issues. Advanced ultrasound techniques provide detailed insights into bowel conditions in children and newborns.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Radiology
  • Gastrointestinal Imaging

Background:

  • Ultrasound is a crucial diagnostic tool for gastrointestinal pathologies in pediatric patients.
  • Its effectiveness is enhanced in neonates and children due to their body habitus and reduced adipose tissue.
  • Modern wide-spectrum frequency probes offer detailed morphological and functional assessments of bowel loops.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the anatomy, ultrasound techniques, and sonographic findings of common neonatal and pediatric gastrointestinal emergencies.
  • To highlight the increasing role and advantages of ultrasound in pediatric gastrointestinal evaluation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of anatomical structures of the pediatric gastrointestinal tract.
  • Description of ultrasound imaging techniques specific to pediatric patients.
  • Analysis of sonographic findings associated with frequently encountered bowel pathologies in emergency settings.

Main Results:

  • Ultrasound provides a detailed assessment of morphological and functional characteristics of bowel loops.
  • Advanced probes enhance the diagnostic capabilities for gastrointestinal conditions in pediatric patients.
  • The review covers essential aspects for diagnosing acute and chronic gastrointestinal issues.

Conclusions:

  • Ultrasound is an indispensable imaging modality for pediatric gastrointestinal diagnostics.
  • The review provides a comprehensive guide to ultrasound evaluation of pediatric bowel pathologies.
  • Understanding ultrasound techniques and findings is vital for managing neonatal and pediatric gastrointestinal emergencies.

Keywords:
EmergenciesGastrointestinal diseasesPediatricsUltrasonography

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