The radiology of necrotizing enterocolitis

Authors
Buonomo, C
Citation
C. Buonomo, The radiology of necrotizing enterocolitis, RAD CLIN NA, 37(6), 1999, pp. 1187
Citations number
47
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
RADIOLOGIC CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
00338389 → ACNP
Volume
37
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Database
ISI
SICI code
0033-8389(199911)37:6<1187:TRONE>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
This article reviews the radiology of nectrotizing entercolitis (NEC), with an emphasis on the sensitivity and specificity of the typical plain film f indings. An approach to radiologic diagnosis is suggested. The more recentl y described entity of perforation without NEC also is described.