Cranial findings detected by second trimester ultrasound in fetuses with myelomeningocele: a systematic review.

CONCLUSIONS: We identified 14 cranial findings by second trimester US in MMC fetuses. The relatively high incidence of these findings and their unclear prognostic significance might not contraindicate fetal surgery in the case of normal fetal genetic testing. Some cranial findings however may independently impact postnatal outcome. Long-term detailed follow up is required to investigate this.
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Source: BJOG : An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - September 13, 2020 Category: OBGYN Authors: Kunpalin Y, Richter J, Mufti N, Bosteels J, Ourselin S, De Coppi P, Thompson D, David AL, Deprest J Tags: BJOG Source Type: research