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Magnetic resonance imaging of the fetal gastrointestinal system

Megan B Marine1, Monica M Forbes-Amrhein2

  • 1Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine, Riley Hospital for Children, 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Room 1053, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA. mbshelto@iupui.edu.

Pediatric Radiology
|November 30, 2020
PubMed

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This review details fetal gastrointestinal imaging, focusing on normal development and obstruction patterns. Understanding meconium and bowel-caliber is key for diagnosing fetal gastrointestinal obstructions.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Fetal Medicine
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • The fetal gastrointestinal tract's appearance varies with gestational age.
  • Obstructions can significantly impact fetal health and require early detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review normal fetal gastrointestinal imaging.
  • To describe patterns of fetal gastrointestinal obstruction.
  • To aid in differential diagnosis of fetal gastrointestinal conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of imaging findings from the esophagus to the rectum.
  • Analysis of meconium and small-bowel contents at different gestational ages.
  • Case examples illustrating common fetal gastrointestinal obstructions.

Main Results:

  • Detailed description of normal fetal gastrointestinal tract imaging.
  • Identification of characteristic meconium and bowel-caliber patterns in various obstructions.
  • Discussion of imaging pitfalls and complications.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate interpretation of fetal gastrointestinal imaging is crucial.
  • Meconium and bowel-caliber patterns are vital for diagnosing fetal gastrointestinal obstructions.
  • This knowledge improves patient care and management strategies.

Keywords:
AbdomenBowel obstructionFetusGastrointestinal tractMagnetic resonance imagingMeconium

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