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 in | Radiology Vol. 124; no. 2; p. 471 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
01.08.1977
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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. |
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ISSN: | 0033-8419 |
DOI: | 10.1148/124.2.471 |