MRI of the fetal spine

Magnetic resonance imaging of the fetal spine is a vital complement to fetal sonographic examination. Assessing the wide spectrum of spinal dysraphism, as well as spinal neoplasia, allows for more correct prenatal diagnoses, patient care planning, and patient counselling. Proper appraisal of the val...

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Published in:Pediatric radiology 2004-09, Vol.34 (9), p.712-719
Main Author: Simon, Erin M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Female
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods
Pregnancy
Prenatal Diagnosis - methods
Spinal Diseases - congenital
Spinal Diseases - diagnosis
Spine - abnormalities
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Summary:Magnetic resonance imaging of the fetal spine is a vital complement to fetal sonographic examination. Assessing the wide spectrum of spinal dysraphism, as well as spinal neoplasia, allows for more correct prenatal diagnoses, patient care planning, and patient counselling. Proper appraisal of the value of experimental procedures, such as fetal myelomeningocoele repair, requires a high level of diagnostic accuracy for the selection and follow-up of appropriate candidates.
ISSN:0301-0449
1432-1998
DOI:10.1007/s00247-004-1245-1