Advances and applications in fetal magnetic resonance imaging. (July 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Story, Lisa; Rutherford, Mary
• Is Part Of: Obstetrician & gynaecologist. Volume 17:Number 3(2015)
• Page Start: 189
• Page End: 199
• Publication Date: 2015-07
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; 618
• DOI: 10.1111/tog.12203
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1467-2561

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="tog12203-abs-0001"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec id="tog12203-sec-0001" sec-type="section"> <title>Key content</title> <p> <list id="tog12203-list-0001" list-type="bullet"> <list-item> <p>This article describes recent advances in the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the fetus to overcome some of the difficulties associated with unpredictable fetal motion.</p> </list-item> <list-item> <p>Improvements in acquisition and post‐acquisition software that enable brain structures to be evaluated in greater detail, allowing the assessment of both normal and abnormal development, are discussed.</p> </list-item> <list-item> <p>This article discusses the current clinical applications and imaging techniques and their complementary role to ultrasound.</p> </list-item> </list> </p> </sec> <sec id="tog12203-sec-0002" sec-type="section"> <title>Learning objectives</title> <p> <list id="tog12203-list-0002" list-type="bullet"> <list-item> <p>To be able to assess safety of using MRI in the fetus and pregnant woman.</p> </list-item> <list-item> <p>To learn about the current applications of MRI and when referral may be beneficial.</p> </list-item> <list-item> <p>To be aware of potential future developments of MRI.</p> </list-item> </list> </p> </sec> <sec id="tog12203-sec-0003" sec-type="section"> <title>Ethical issues</title> <p> <list id="tog12203-list-0003" list-type="bullet"> <list-item> <p>The safety of the mother and fetus must be considered.</p> </list-item> </list> </p> </sec> </abstract>