Fetal body MRI for fetal and perinatal management

G Masselli; D Cozzi; S Ceccanti; F Laghi; A Giancotti; R Brunelli

doi:10.1016/j.crad.2021.05.006

Fetal body MRI for fetal and perinatal management

Clin Radiol. 2021 Sep;76(9):708.e1-708.e8. doi: 10.1016/j.crad.2021.05.006. Epub 2021 Jun 8.

Authors

G Masselli¹, D Cozzi², S Ceccanti², F Laghi³, A Giancotti⁴, R Brunelli⁴

Affiliations

¹ Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy. Electronic address: [email protected].
² Pediatric Surgery Unit, Sapienza University of Rome, Azienda Policlinico Umberto I, Rome, Italy.
³ Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
⁴ Department of Gynecological, Obstetrical, and Urological Sciences, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.

PMID: 34112509
DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2021.05.006

Abstract

Fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has become a valuable adjunct to ultrasound (US) in diagnosing fetal abnormalities. This review is intended to highlight the contribution of MRI in parental counselling and perinatal treatment. A state-of-the-art fetal MRI protocol with experts of maternal-fetal medicine present in the MRI suite allows emphasis on patient-centred care and maximises therapeutic options.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Congenital Abnormalities / diagnostic imaging*
Female
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
Pregnancy
Prenatal Care / methods*
Prenatal Diagnosis / methods*