Normal reference values for magnetic resonance imaging measurements of the fetal internal jugular veins in middle and late pregnancy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

At present, there is a lack of normal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) morphometric reference values for fetal internal jugular veins during middle and late pregnancy.

Objective

We used MRI to assess the morphology and cross-sectional area of the internal jugular veins of fetuses during middle and late pregnancy and to explore the clinical value of these parameters.

Materials and methods

The MRI images of 126 fetuses in middle and late pregnancy were retrospectively analysed to determine the optimal sequence for imaging the internal jugular veins. Morphological observation of the fetal internal jugular veins in each gestational week was carried out, lumen cross-sectional area was measured and the relationship between these data and gestational age was analy

SUBMITTER: Gao D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10156768 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature