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  • 1Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Amsterdam Reproduction & Development research institute, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Medical Biology, Section Clinical Anatomy & Embryology, Amsterdam Reproduction & Development research institute, Meibergdreef 15, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

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Advancements in imaging techniques offer a clearer view of early embryonic development. This review explores historical and emerging methods for visualizing the developing human embryo and fetus, enhancing understanding and training.

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Area of Science:

  • Embryology and Fetal Development
  • Medical Imaging Technology
  • Prenatal Diagnostics

Background:

  • Antenatal ultrasound screening is increasingly focusing on the first trimester.
  • Early first-trimester embryonic development is challenging to visualize due to embryo size and current imaging limitations.
  • Improved imaging is crucial for understanding early anatomical development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review historical, current, and future imaging techniques for human embryonic and fetal development.
  • To provide insights into emerging and promising imaging technologies.
  • To enhance knowledge of early human development through advanced imaging.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical anatomical drawings (e.g., da Vinci).
  • Examination of in utero ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging advancements.
  • Exploration of high-resolution ex utero imaging techniques like Micro-Computed Tomography (Micro-CT) and ultra-high field MRI.
  • Discussion of future techniques including Artificial Intelligence (AI) in ultrasound and synchrotron radiation-based CT.

Main Results:

  • Imaging techniques have evolved significantly from early anatomical studies to advanced in utero and ex utero methods.
  • High-resolution techniques like Micro-CT and ultra-high field MRI provide unprecedented detail of embryonic and fetal structures.
  • Emerging technologies promise further improvements in visualizing human development.

Conclusions:

  • Advanced imaging techniques are vital for improving our understanding of early human embryonic and fetal development.
  • These techniques have significant applications in training healthcare professionals and educating parents.
  • Future innovations, including AI and novel CT methods, hold great potential for advancing developmental biology research.