Diagnostic value of the microcolon using ultrasonography in small bowel atresia

Abstract Background Microcolon helps diagnose small bowel atresia (SBA) using contrast enema. However, there are no ultrasonography (US) microcolon criteria for diagnosing SBA. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate colon accuracy and other characteristics for diagnosing SBA by US, using surgical o...

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Main Authors: Hao Ju, Shu Feng, Ying Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-022-03629-z