A Spectrum of Ultrasound and MR Imaging of Fetal Gastrointestinal Abnormalities: Part 1 Esophagus to Colon

J Ultrasound Med. 2022 Oct;41(10):2601-2613. doi: 10.1002/jum.15932. Epub 2021 Dec 28.

Abstract

Ultrasound (US) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are two modalities for diagnosing fetal gastrointestinal (GI) anomalies. Ultrasound (US) is the modality of choice. MRI can be used as a complementary method. Despite its expanding utilization in central nervous system (CNS) fetal malformation, MRI has not yet been established for evaluation of fetal GI abnormalities. Therefore, more attention should be paid to the clinical implications of MRI investigations following screening by US.

Keywords: gastrointestinal anomalies; magnetic resonance imaging; prenatal; ultrasound.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Colon / diagnostic imaging
  • Esophagus
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Newborn, Diseases*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Nervous System Malformations*
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis / methods
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal / methods