Longitudinal MRI in the context of in utero surgery for open spina bifida: A descriptive study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Fetal surgery for open spina bifida (OSB) requires comprehensive preoperative assessment using imaging for appropriate patient selection and to evaluate postoperative efficacy and complications. We explored patient access and conduct of fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for prenatal assessment of OSB patients eligible for fetal surgery. We compared imaging acquisition and reporting to the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology MRI performance guidelines.

Material and methods

We surveyed access to fetal MRI for OSB in referring fetal medicine units (FMUs) in the UK and Ireland, and two NHS England specialist commissioned fetal surgery centers (FSCs) at University College London Hospital, and University Hospitals KU Leuven Belgium. T

SUBMITTER: Mufti N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10823411 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature