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Published on: December 22, 2023
Prenatal lung volumes in congenital diaphragmatic hernia and their effect on postnatal outcomes
1E. B. Singleton Department of Radiology, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, 6701 Fannin St., Suite 470, Houston, TX, 77030, USA. armeholl@texaschildrens.org.
Abstract:
Lung volume measurement on fetal MRI is a component of the imaging workup for various prenatal conditions, but its use as a prognosticator has been most heavily studied in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). Pediatric radiologists who perform and interpret fetal MRI must be familiar with the technical aspects of lung volume measurement to guarantee accurate measurement and reporting. Variability in timing and type of measurement at different fetal centers also requires pediatric radiologists to be up-to-date with the literature and aware of their center's internal data. This paper provides both a how-to guide for measuring fetal lung volumes on MRI and a comprehensive review of the CDH outcome literature to serve as a convenient reference for the pediatric radiologist.
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