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Fetal MRI for dummies: what the fetal medicine specialist should know about acquisitions and sequences

Michael Aertsen1, Mariana C Diogo2, Steven Dymarkowski1

  • 1Department of Imaging and Pathology, Clinical Department of Radiology, University Hospitals KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.

Prenatal Diagnosis
|October 17, 2019
PubMed

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Fetal MRI enhances prenatal diagnosis accuracy when ultrasound is insufficient. This guide helps clinicians understand fetal MRI principles, improving patient selection and care.

Area of Science:

  • Prenatal Diagnosis
  • Medical Imaging
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Ultrasound (US) is the primary screening tool in prenatal diagnosis.
  • Fetal MRI serves as an adjuvant imaging tool, improving diagnostic accuracy.
  • US may be insufficient for diagnosis in certain complex cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide radiologists and non-radiologists with fundamental fetal MRI principles.
  • To cover essential patient preparation topics for fetal MRI.
  • To offer illustrative examples of fetal MRI applications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of basic principles of fetal MRI.
  • Discussion of patient preparation protocols.
  • Presentation of clinical scenarios and imaging findings.

Main Results:

  • Fetal MRI increases diagnostic accuracy beyond ultrasound alone.
  • Fetal MRI can significantly alter patient counseling and management plans.
  • Familiarity with fetal MRI aids in appropriate patient selection and referral.

Conclusions:

  • Fetal MRI is a valuable tool for prenatal diagnosis, especially when ultrasound is limited.
  • Educating healthcare professionals on fetal MRI improves patient care and outcomes.
  • This paper serves as a foundational resource for understanding and utilizing fetal MRI effectively.

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