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Gastrointestinal emergencies in older infants and children
1Department of Radiology, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Ohio 44106-5056, USA.
Radiologic Clinics of North America
|July 1, 1997
Insights
Gastrointestinal emergencies in infants require prompt imaging for accurate diagnosis and treatment. This overview covers key imaging features for traumatic and nontraumatic conditions.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Gastrointestinal emergencies in older infants present diagnostic challenges.
- Both traumatic and nontraumatic conditions necessitate careful evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a clinical overview of gastrointestinal emergencies in older infants.
- To review the rationale and key imaging features for diagnosing these conditions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on imaging modalities and findings.
- Clinical overview synthesis of current knowledge.
Main Results:
- Imaging plays a crucial role in diagnosing infant GI emergencies.
- Specific imaging features aid in differentiating traumatic from nontraumatic causes.
Conclusions:
- A thorough understanding of imaging is essential for effective management of infant GI emergencies.
- This review highlights critical imaging findings for pediatric emergency care.
Abstract:
Gastrointestinal tract emergencies in older infants include traumatic and nontraumatic conditions. The imaging evaluation of these conditions strongly affects diagnosis and management. This article provides a clinical overview and reviews the rationale for imaging and important imaging features of these gastrointestinal tract emergencies.