Question
During the 26th week of pregnancy, a four-dimensional ultrasound examination showed enhanced intestinal ultrasonic enhancement in the fetus, while the NT screening and glucose tolerance test were normal. The eight prenatal screening tests and B19 virus detection were also normal. How should this situation be handled?
Answer
Enhanced intestinal ultrasonic enhancement is usually accompanied by dilation of the upper part of the intestines or an increase in amniotic fluid volume, which may indicate congenital intestinal obstruction. Based on your examination results, there is only enhanced intestinal ultrasonic enhancement, without any abnormality in amniotic fluid volume or other intestinal issues, so the likelihood of an abnormality is low. It is recommended that you regularly follow up and keep an eye on the fetus’s development, and observe any changes in the intestinal ultrasonic enhancement in future examinations.