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Approach to the Neonatal Abdominal Film

Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D.
Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed


DDX:

Approach/Discussion:
When interpreting an abdominal x-ray in the neonate, one should be sure to examine the entire film, and not just the chest. Use of the "CBA" approach by the radiologist ensures that all areas of the film are systematically examined.

C - Chest, check for: midline trachea and mediastinum, abnormal mediastinal and cardiac contours, position of the aortic arch, pleural effusions, pulmonary vascularity, pneumomediastinum, pneumothorax, pneumopericardium, infiltrates, atelectasis.

B - Bone, check for: fractures, lytic or blastic lesions, metabolic bone diseases. A - Abdomen, check for: bowel gas pattern suggesting ileus or obstruction, free air, abnormal calcification, abdominal situs.

References:
See References Chapter.

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