Expert consensus on fetal ventriculomegaly: evidence-based recommendations for 23 key clinical questions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fetal ventriculomegaly (VM), defined as an atrial diameter ≥10 mm, is one of the most frequently identified central nervous system anomalies on prenatal imaging. This expert consensus aims to address current gaps and inconsistencies in the prenatal diagnosis and management of fetal VM by providing evidence-based, graded recommendations across five key domains: diagnosis and etiology, systematic evaluation, antenatal management, delivery considerations, and short- and long-term prognosis.

Methods

A multidisciplinary panel employed a modified Delphi method to formulate and refine 23 critical clinical questions. The process involved iterative rounds of expert consultation, structured questionnaires, and consensus building among specialists in obstetrics, fetal imagin

SUBMITTER: Li X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12575118 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature