Invited Commentary

This case series of 66 patients with 96 paired studies presents compelling evidence that abdominal ultrasound (US), in the right hands, provides more information about the intestinal and liver health of a neonate than plain abdominal film in the evaluation of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).1 Ultrasound seems to better detect pneumatosis intestinalis (PI), free air (FA), and portal venous gas (PVG). Additional information about bowel wall thickness, motility, perfusion, and the presence of extra-intestinal fluid collection (not evident on plain film) is captured.
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Invited commentary Source Type: research