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Neonatal gastrointestinal emergencies

C Buonomo1

  • 1Department of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Radiologic Clinics of North America
|July 1, 1997
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Neonatal intestinal obstruction is a common emergency. Plain abdominal X-rays are crucial for diagnosing and managing various causes of bowel obstruction in newborns.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Neonatal Gastroenterology
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Intestinal obstruction represents a critical gastrointestinal emergency in neonates.
  • Prompt diagnosis and management are vital for favorable outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a systematic approach to neonatal intestinal obstruction.
  • To review common etiologies of obstruction in newborns.
  • To highlight the diagnostic utility of plain abdominal radiography.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common neonatal intestinal obstruction cases.
  • Emphasis on the role of plain abdominal radiography in diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • Intestinal obstruction is a frequent and significant neonatal emergency.

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  • Plain abdominal radiographs are essential for identifying obstruction.

    • Conclusions:

    • A structured approach aids in managing neonatal intestinal obstruction.
    • Radiographic interpretation is key to diagnosing neonatal bowel obstruction.