MR imaging of fetal abnormalities
Articles > Article · 2004
Authors: Sadık TAMSEL, Süha Süreyya ÖZBEK, RİFAT NURİ ŞENER, ÖZGÜR ÖZTEKİN, G Demirpolat
COMPUTERIZED MEDICAL IMAGING AND GRAPHICS, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2004, vol 28, pp 141-149
DOI: 10.1016/j.compmedimag.2003.11.003
Summary
Our purpose was to evaluate the capability of ultrafast single-shot fast spin-echo MR imaging to assess normal fetal anatomy and abnormalities of different fetal organ systems. Fetal MR imaging was performed prospectively in consecutive 40 pregnant women because of abnormal findings or suspected fetal abnormalities on prenatal US. No statistically significant difference between US and MR imaging was found for the detection of abnormality in any organ system. MR imaging was slightly superior to US with regard to cerebral abnormalities only. In four (10%) of 40 fetuses, additional information provided by MR imaging altered counseling. However, MR imaging of the extremities-face and soft tissues was limited because of the lack of real-time information. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.