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dc.contributor.author | Baldacchino, Ian | |
dc.contributor.author | Saliba, Isabelle | |
dc.contributor.author | Gatt, Andre Stefan | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2016-10-05T13:54:44Z | |
dc.date.available | 2016-10-05T13:54:44Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2016 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Baldacchino, I., Saliba, I. & Gatt, A.S. (2016). Fetal MRI : an essential step in interpreting complex ultrasound findings. Malta Medical Journal, 28(3), 35-41 | en_GB |
dc.identifier.uri | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/12657 | |
dc.description.abstract | Background: Fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) allows for the interpretation of complex fetal anomalies detected on ultrasound (US). Locally it has been available since 2013 but has remained underused. Method: In this paper we report the US and MRI findings of all cases of fetal MRI that were taken to date locally and how MRI can contribute to the clarification of malformations, management, counseling, evaluation of prognosis and ruling out of other possible malformations. Results: The cases reported were: two cases of hydroureter; gastroschisis; ventriculomegaly; intracranial haemorrhage; splenic cyst; Arnold Chiari II malformation. In all seven cases MRI was able to add to or change the diagnosis. Conclusion: Fetal MRI acts as an adjunct to US in interpreting abnormal fetal development. It is a safe non-invasive method of imaging that allows the clinician to take more informed decisions and better parental counselling. | en_GB |
dc.language.iso | en | en_GB |
dc.publisher | Malta Medical Journal | en_GB |
dc.rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess | en_GB |
dc.subject | Fetus -- Ultrasonic imaging -- Malta -- Case studies | en_GB |
dc.subject | Magnetic resonance imaging -- Malta -- Case studies | en_GB |
dc.subject | Prenatal Diagnosis -- Malta -- Case studies | en_GB |
dc.subject | Fetus -- Diseases -- diagnosis -- Malta -- Case studies | en_GB |
dc.subject | Diagnostic imaging -- Malta -- Case studies | en_GB |
dc.subject | Abnormalities, Human -- Diagnosis | en_GB |
dc.title | Fetal MRI : an essential step in interpreting complex ultrasound findings | en_GB |
dc.type | article | en_GB |
dc.rights.holder | The copyright of this work belongs to the author(s)/publisher. The rights of this work are as defined by the appropriate Copyright Legislation or as modified by any successive legislation. Users may access this work and can make use of the information contained in accordance with the Copyright Legislation provided that the author must be properly acknowledged. Further distribution or reproduction in any format is prohibited without the prior permission of the copyright holder. | en_GB |
dc.description.reviewed | peer-reviewed | en_GB |
Appears in Collections: | MMJ, Volume 28, Issue 3 MMJ, Volume 28, Issue 3 Scholarly Works - FacM&SOG |
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