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Meconium in Perinatal Imaging: Associations and Clinical Significance SEMINARS IN ULTRASOUND CT AND MRI Jerdee, T., Newman, B., Rubesova, E. 2015; 36 (2): 161-177

Abstract

An abnormal location, distribution, volume, or appearance of meconium is associated with a spectrum of bowel abnormalities, including atresia, obstruction, perforation, fistula, aganglionosis, immaturity, and absorptive dysfunction. This review discusses the fetal and perinatal imaging of these entities, their differential diagnoses, clinical significance, and appropriate imaging workup. Understanding the spectrum of normal and abnormal, specific and nonspecific appearances of meconium and its associated abnormalities on imaging will provide a practical, useful framework for performing and interpreting imaging studies and guiding clinical management.

View details for DOI 10.1053/j.sult.2015.01.007

View details for Web of Science ID 000355575300006

View details for PubMedID 26001945