[Fetal magnetic resonance imaging of thoracic and abdominal malformations.]

[Fetal magnetic resonance imaging of thoracic and abdominal malformations.]
Radiologe. 2013 Jan 27;
Authors: Woitek R, Brugger PC, Asenbaum U, Furtner J, Prayer D
Abstract
CLINICAL/METHODICAL ISSUE: Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of fetal thoracic and abdominal malformations. STANDARD RADIOLOGICAL METHODS: Ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). METHODICAL INNOVATIONS: In cases of suspected pathologies based on fetal ultrasound MRI can be used for more detailed examinations and can be of assistance in the differential diagnostic process. PERFORMANCE: Improved imaging of anatomical structures and of the composition of different tissues by the use of different MRI sequences. ACHIEVEMENTS: Fetal MRI has become a part of clinical routine in thoracic and abdominal malformations and is the basis for scientific research in this field. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: In cases of thoracic or abdominal malformations fetal MRI provides important information additional to ultrasound to improve diagnostic accuracy, prognostic evaluation and surgical planning.
PMID: 23354851 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Der Radiologe - January 27, 2013 Category: Radiology Authors: Woitek R, Brugger PC, Asenbaum U, Furtner J, Prayer D Tags: Radiologe Source Type: research