2013
Intestinal Blood Flow by Doppler Ultrasound: The Impact of Gestational Age and Time from First Enteral Feeding in Preterm Neonates
Thompson A, Silva CT, Gork AS, Wang D, Ehrenkranz RA. Intestinal Blood Flow by Doppler Ultrasound: The Impact of Gestational Age and Time from First Enteral Feeding in Preterm Neonates. American Journal Of Perinatology 2013, 31: 261-268. PMID: 23729284, DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1347365.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSMA peak systolic velocityPeak systolic velocityFirst enteral feedingEnteral feedingGestational ageFeeding intolerancePreterm neonatesEnteral feedsGA groupSuperior mesenteric artery peak systolic velocityFirst enteral feedIntestinal blood flowSignificant differencesSystolic velocityDoppler ultrasoundBlood flowGroup IIGroup IGroup IIIPatientsIntoleranceWeeksNeonatesTime 2Age
2007
Correlation of sonographic findings and outcome in necrotizing enterocolitis
Silva CT, Daneman A, Navarro OM, Moore AM, Moineddin R, Gerstle JT, Mittal A, Brindle M, Epelman M. Correlation of sonographic findings and outcome in necrotizing enterocolitis. Pediatric Radiology 2007, 37: 274-282. PMID: 17225155, DOI: 10.1007/s00247-006-0393-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPortal venous gasBowel wall echogenicityBowel wall thinningBowel wall thickeningFocal fluid collectionsSonographic findingsVenous gasBowel perfusionIntramural gasFree fluidWall echogenicityFluid collectionWall thickeningAbdominal ultrasonography findingsBowel wall thicknessAUS findingsUltrasonography findingsResultsA totalSurgical interventionAdverse outcomesPeritoneal fluidGroup B.Doppler sonographyGroup A.Group B