Diagnostic anténatal des malformations digestives

Etiologies of neonatal digestive obstruction are variable, predominantly related to malformations. Currently ultrasonography and MRI can provide an antenatal diagnosis. Imaging explorations triggered by these neonatal gastrointestinal tract disorders must take into consideration the prenatal context and the clinical presentation. The basic tools include abdomen radiography, contrast studies of the gastrointestinal tract and ultrasonography with Doppler. Abdomen radiography is essential in the event of a neonatal abdominal obstruction. Ultrasonography provides specific arguments for the etiological work-up. The aim of this review of the literature is to recall the contributions of the various imaging methods used for diagnostic purposes in neonates with a digestive tract disorder.