Pediatric Ultrasound Scientific and Case Reports Session
Sonographic Findings in Necrotizing Enterocolitis Complicated by Intestinal Perforation
Monday, April 8, 2024
7:39am – 7:46am
Location: 410
Authors: Santiago Martinez-Correa, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Minh-Huy Huynh, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Luis Octavio Tierradentro-Garcia, MetroWest Medical Center Rebecca Dennis, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia/University of Pennsylvania Wondwossen Lerebo, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Sayed Aftab, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Jorge Delgado, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Misun Hwang, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Our data suggest reduced perfusion, bowel wall thinning, and complex ascites are prominent ultrasound features in NEC patients with perforation. Notably, free gas alone may not be the most reliable perforation indicator. Our study highlights the importance of implementing a standardized bowel US protocol to improve diagnostic accuracy in NEC cases.
