Ultrasonographic diagnosis of gangrenous bowel in neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis.
The identification of gangrenous bowel in neonates with enterocolitis is essential for proper timing of surgical intervention. The use of sonography to identify the presence of gangrenous bowel is illustrated.
D004761:Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D005734:Gangrene / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014463:Ultrasonography