Investigating gastrointestinal disorders in pregnancy

Obstet Med. 2024 Mar;17(1):5-12. doi: 10.1177/1753495X231206211. Epub 2023 Oct 16.

Abstract

This article reviews anatomical and physiological changes and alterations in reference intervals for laboratory tests in healthy pregnancy, pertinent to investigation of the gastrointestinal system. The safety of procedures and radiological investigations relevant to the investigation of gastrointestinal disorders in pregnancy are also reviewed.

Keywords: Gastrointestinal; imaging; investigation; pregnancy; procedures.

Publication types

  • Review