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Congenital anomalies of the upper gastrointestinal tract.

Abstract
A wide spectrum of congenital anomalies may affect the upper gastrointestinal tract, including anomalies of the esophagus (e.g., atresia, fistulas, webs, duplications, vascular rings), stomach (e.g., congenital gastric outlet obstruction, duplications), and duodenum (e.g., atresia, annular pancreas, duplications, malrotation). The evaluation of affected patients can require multiple imaging modalities for diagnosis and surgical planning. Radiography is often diagnostic and specific and can usually provide important clues to help determine the optimal diagnostic procedure. Neonates with complete gastric or upper intestinal obstruction do not usually require further radiologic evaluation after radiography: Barium studies are usually contraindicated, and complementary procedures (e.g., ultrasound [US], computed tomography [CT]) are not usually helpful and may even delay surgery, resulting in death. Nevertheless, US has become important in the evaluation of the pediatric gastrointestinal tract and is being used in an increasing number of applications. CT and magnetic resonance imaging are unsuitable for general screening but provide superb anatomic detail and added diagnostic specificity. They are especially useful in demonstrating esophageal duplications and vascular rings as well as associated abnormalities. However, the decision to perform a given imaging examination should be considered carefully to avoid inconvenience or unnecessary radiation exposure to the patient or delays in surgical correction. Quality control programs should be in place to ensure safe, effective radiologic practice through use of up-to-date equipment and good imaging technique.
AuthorsT Berrocal, I Torres, J Gutiérrez, C Prieto, M L del Hoyo, M Lamas
JournalRadiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc (Radiographics) 1999 Jul-Aug Vol. 19 Issue 4 Pg. 855-72 ISSN: 0271-5333 [Print] United States
PMID10464795 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
Topics
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Digestive System (embryology)
  • Digestive System Abnormalities
  • Duodenum (abnormalities)
  • Esophagus (abnormalities)
  • Humans
  • Radiation Protection
  • Stomach (abnormalities)

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