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- Title
Fetale Magnetresonanztomographie.
- Authors
K. Büsing; T. Schaible; K. Neff
- Abstract
Ultrasonography is the primary imaging modality for the evaluation of fetal or maternal anomalies. This method is safe, relatively inexpensive, easily accessible, and allows real-time imaging. Continuous technical improvements in ultrasonography in the last 10-15 years have led to improved diagnostic accuracy for fetal malformations. In cases of complex anomalies magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can provide additional information. MRI has evolved as a valuable diagnostic method for evaluating fetal pathology. Particularly with regard to similarity of liver and lung parenchyma in ultrasonography, diagnosis of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) can be difficult. Be side morphological aspects, e.g., herniation of abdominal contents into the chest, small amounts of compressed lung can be visualized on MRI. The feasibility of using volumetric measurement on MRI may be helpful to predict high-risk fetuses and facilitate decisions to as sure adequate prenatal and postnatal management to improve postnatal outcome.
- Subjects
MAGNETIC resonance imaging; FETAL imaging; ULTRASONIC imaging; HUMAN abnormalities; PATHOLOGY; HERNIA
- Publication
Der Radiologe, 2006, Vol 46, Issue 2, p128
- ISSN
0033-832X
- Publication type
Article