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Review
. 2014 Sep;83(9):1592-600.
doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2014.04.016. Epub 2014 Apr 30.

Gastrointestinal ultrasound in neonates, infants and children

Maria Luisa Lobo  1 , Mariana Roque  2
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Review

Gastrointestinal ultrasound in neonates, infants and children

Maria Luisa Lobo et al. Eur J Radiol. 2014 Sep.

Abstract

Today US plays an important and increasing role in the assessment of many, partially age-specific conditions in the GI tract in neonates, infants and children. Knowledge of the potential capabilities of US and its restrictions together with a skillful performance of GI US examination can provide essential anatomic and functional diagnostic information in many pediatric GI disorders. The aim of this review is to highlight the potential of ultrasound (US) in the evaluation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract in neonates, infants and children. Basic and potential applications of modern US tools in pediatric GI tract are addressed, the GI US examination technique is discussed - including some common and/or typical clinical applications of and indications for US.

Keywords: Gastrointestinal tract; Neonates/children; Pediatrics; Ultrasound.

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