Prenatal imaging: ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging.

ABSTRACT: The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development held a workshop on September 18-19, 2006, to summarize the available evidence on the role and performance of current fetal imaging technology and to establish a research agenda. Ultrasonography is the imaging modality of choice for pregnancy evaluation due to its relatively low cost, real-time capability, safety, and operator comfort and experience. First-trimester ultrasonography extends the available window for fetal observation and raises the possibility of performing an early anatomic survey. Three-dimensional ultrasonography has the potential to expand the clinical application of ultrasonography by permitting local acquisition of volumes and remote review and interpretation at specialized centers. New

SUBMITTER: Reddy UM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2788813 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature