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Erschienen in: Pediatric Radiology 11/2021

17.06.2021 | ESPR

Indications for magnetic resonance imaging of the fetal central nervous system: recommendations from the European Society of Paediatric Radiology Fetal Task Force

verfasst von: Georgia Papaioannou, Willemijn Klein, Marie Cassart, Catherine Garel

Erschienen in: Pediatric Radiology | Ausgabe 11/2021

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Abstract

Fetal central nervous system MRI is a well-established method to complement a high-quality fetal ultrasound and to clarify sonographically detected abnormalities in complex pregnancies. However, there is still worldwide heterogeneity and confusion regarding the indications of fetal central nervous system MRI, which has roots in differences among countries regarding the performance of ultrasound examinations and legislation on pregnancy termination. The purpose of this article is to clarify the indications for fetal central nervous system MRI by focusing on the ultrasound findings that guide further investigation with MRI and highlight the strengths and the weaknesses of each modality on imaging the fetal central nervous system.
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Metadaten
Titel
Indications for magnetic resonance imaging of the fetal central nervous system: recommendations from the European Society of Paediatric Radiology Fetal Task Force
verfasst von
Georgia Papaioannou
Willemijn Klein
Marie Cassart
Catherine Garel
Publikationsdatum
17.06.2021
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
Pediatric Radiology / Ausgabe 11/2021
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-021-05104-w

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