Fetal Exposure to MR Imaging: Long-Term Neurodevelopmental Outcome.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Very few studies have investigated long-term neurodevelopment of children exposed to MR imaging antenatally. Thus, the purpose of our study was to evaluate long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes of children exposed to MR imaging during pregnancy.

Materials and methods

We conducted a historical prospective cohort study in a single tertiary medical center. Women exposed to 1.5T noncontrast MR imaging for maternal or fetal indications were matched to unexposed controls. Long-term neurodevelopmental outcomes were evaluated of their children, 2.5 to 6 years of age, according to the Vineland-II Adaptive Behavior Scale. The Vineland-II Adaptive Behavior Scale assesses communication, daily living skills, socialization, and motor skills. A composite score summar

SUBMITTER: Zvi E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7658847 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature