Antenatal ultrasonic demonstration of fetal bowel

Although ultrasound evaluation of the adult gastrointestinal tract is largely impossible because of bowel gas, the fetal bowel is fluid-filled and therefore not subject to this limitation. In our experience, the fetal bowel pattern can be recognized and antenatal abnormalities detected.

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Published inRadiology Vol. 124; no. 2; p. 471
Main Authors Lee, T G, Warren, B H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.1977
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Female
Fetal Diseases - diagnosis
Humans
Intestines - abnormalities
Pregnancy
Prenatal Diagnosis
Ultrasonography
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Summary:Although ultrasound evaluation of the adult gastrointestinal tract is largely impossible because of bowel gas, the fetal bowel is fluid-filled and therefore not subject to this limitation. In our experience, the fetal bowel pattern can be recognized and antenatal abnormalities detected.
ISSN:0033-8419
DOI:10.1148/124.2.471