[Fetal digestive tract pathology, imaging findings in antenatal diagnosis]

Arch Pediatr. 2004 May;11(5):469-73. doi: 10.1016/j.arcped.2003.11.014.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Foetal anomalies of the digestive tract are numerous and dominated by malformations, the prognosis of which may be severe. Antenatal diagnosis of these anomalies allows a better management of neonates. It is known since about 20 years, a major development because of the progress realized in the field of foetal imaging. Ultrasonography, which is the best imaging modality, can be joined by MRI if necessary. The objective of this study is to evaluate the contribution of imaging in prenatal diagnosis of digestive anomalies, throughout a review of literature.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Digestive System Abnormalities / diagnostic imaging*
  • Digestive System Abnormalities / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Pregnancy
  • Prognosis
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal*