children s health issues
Overview of Digestive Tract Birth Defects
Diagnosis of Digestive Tract Birth Defects
Imaging tests (x-rays and ultrasonography) Imaging tests are usually required to diagnose a digestive tract birth defect. In some cases, defects can be detected before birth during routine Ultrasonography . After birth, some defects are diagnosed with Other testing may include blood tests and biopsies. During a biopsy, a piece of tissue is removed for examination under a microscope. Other tests, such as genetic testing, may be done depending on the test results and symptoms. 