Referral for Dilated Fetal Rectum: Rarely a Pathologic Entity
Fetal imaging showing a dilated colon/rectum is rarely pathologic. When targeted imaging does not reveal any features predictive of pathology, reassurance may be provided to families and providers.
Authors
- Judy A. Estroff (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4578-2531)
- David Zurakowski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3610-6942)
- Ryne A. Didier (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4970-9905)
- Carol E. Barnewolt
- Terry L. Buchmiller
- Emily M. Scire
Institutions
- Boston Children's Hospital (US)
- Massachusetts Mental Health Center (US)
- Hospitality Homes (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy
- Published
- 2025-12-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000549791
- Primary Topic
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00