Table 2 Comparison of US findings of small bowel and colon in the three groups
From: Diagnostic value of the microcolon using ultrasonography in small bowel atresia
US Finding | Study group ( n = 15 ) | Study group without SBA ( n = 15 ) | Control group ( n = 16 ) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Colon diameter (IQR) | 0.5 cm (0.5–0.6 cm) | 0.9 cm (0.8-1.2 cm) | 1.2 cm (0.8-1.35 cm) | < 0.001†; 0.001‡ |
Micro small bowel (<0.6 cm) | 15 (100%) | 12 (80%) | 11 (68.8%) | 0.224†; 0.043‡ |
Gas negative in small bowel | 15 (100%) | 6 (40%) | 4 (25%) | < 0.001†; 0.001‡ |
Gas negative in colon | 15 (100%) | 4 (26.0%) | 1 (6.3%) | < 0.001†; 0.001‡ |