Ultrasound has become a powerful tool for the evaluation of bowel pathology in the children. In the newborn, ultrasound (US) can be used to diagnose, stage, and follow up necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and its complication. US has excellent sensitivity and specificity for the identification of bowel wall thickening, peristalsis, pneumatosis, portal venous gas and free air and has become an integral evaluation tool for the newborn with abdominal distention. Our educational poster will: 1. Summarize proper US equipment, technique and protocol for diagnosing and following up NEC 2. Discuss advantages and benefits of incorporating US in the evaluation of bowel in newborns 3. Illustrate the sonographic findings of mild, moderate and severe NEC through cases Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2019 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2019

Authors: Schneeman Libby, Khwaja Asef, Bloom Glenn, Otero Hansel

Keywords: Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Newborn, Ultrasound

Muscle hernias occur when a muscle protrudes through a fascial defect into the subcutaneous fat, hence presenting as a subcutaneous palpable mass. While the palpable abnormality is usually asymptomatic, it can also present with pain. Muscles hernias occur most often in adolescents and young adults and might be due to sporting activities, trauma, or overlying fascia weakness. Because of its dynamic real-time imaging capabilities, ultrasound is best suited for the evaluation of these lesions. Moreover, a definitive diagnosis can be reached with ultrasound hence avoding additional time and expenses while promptly providing reassurance to the patients and families. US has excellent sensitivity and specificity for the identification of muscles hernias. However, baseline knowledge of this disease as well as close attention to technique are needed to reliably reach the proper diagnosis. Our educational poster will: 1. Summarize proper US equipment, technique and protocol for diagnosing muscle hernia 2. Discuss advantages and benefits of US over other imaging modalities 3. Illustrate the sonographic findings of muscles hernias Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2020 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2020

Authors: Schneeman Libby, Hutchinson Marcy, Ho-fung Victor, Otero Hansel

Keywords: muscle, hernia, ultrasound