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- Title
Three-dimensional imaging of the postmortem fetus by MRI: early experience.
- Authors
Brookes, Jocelyn A.S.; Deng, Jing; Wilkinson, Iain D.; Lees, William R.; Brookes, J A; Deng, J; Wilkinson, I D; Lees, W R
- Abstract
<bold>Objective: </bold>The feasibility and significance of three-dimensional (3D) visualization of the postmortem fetus using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was investigated.<bold>Methods: </bold>3D reconstruction of sectional MRI data sets from 8 postmortem fetuses was performed.<bold>Results: </bold>Fetal configurations and internal structures, both normal and pathological, were clearly demonstrated by 3D display.<bold>Conclusion: </bold>This new technique provides high quality fetal 3D images for postmortem morphological diagnosis and interactive visual teaching. It may eventually have applications in prenatal diagnosis and the preoperative simulation of fetal surgery.
- Subjects
MAGNETIC resonance imaging equipment; ANATOMY; COMPARATIVE studies; MAGNETIC resonance imaging; RESEARCH methodology; MEDICAL cooperation; PERINATAL death; RESEARCH; PILOT projects; EVALUATION research; EQUIPMENT &; supplies
- Publication
Fetal Diagnosis & Therapy, 1999, Vol 14, Issue 3, p166
- ISSN
1015-3837
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1159/000020912