Causes of paucity of bowel gas in the neonate abdomen can vary widely. This case series will review common and uncommon causes of paucity of bowel gas on abdominal radiography in the newborn as well as further imaging strategies to achieve a rapid diagnosis. Entities range from solid organ enlargement and masses as well as diseases of bowel origin. Evaluation of the most common causes of the lack of bowel gas with x-ray, ultrasound and fluoroscopy can lead to rapid diagnosis and treatment, especially if not prenatally diagnosed. This series will also discuss the utility of post-natal CT and/or MRI in select cases. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2024 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2024

Authors: Seekins Jayne, Newman Beverly

Keywords: Paucity of bowel gas, Neonate, Abdomen