ArticlePediatric radiology2018
A survey of pediatric diagnostic radiologists in North America: current practices in fetal magnetic resonance imaging.
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- Safety of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Pregnancy.Radiologie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2023Review
- Effect of magnet strength on fetal brain biometry - a single-center retrospective MRI-based cohort study.Neuroradiology · 2023Article
- Effects of 1.5-T versus 3-T magnetic resonance imaging in fetuses: is there a difference in postnatal neurodevelopmental outcome? Evaluation in a fetal population with left-sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia.Pediatric radiology · 2023Article
- ISUOG Practice Guidelines (updated): performance of fetal magnetic resonance imaging.Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2023Article
- 3.0 Tesla normative diffusivity in 3rd trimester fetal brain.Neuroradiology · 2022Article
- Fetal magnetic resonance imaging at 3 Tesla - the European experience.Pediatric radiology · 2022Article
- Utilization of 3-T fetal magnetic resonance imaging in clinical practice: a single-institution experience.Pediatric radiology · 2021Article
- European overview of current practice of fetal imaging by pediatric radiologists: a new task force is launched.Pediatric radiology · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundFetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an imaging examination in evolution. Rapid developments over recent decades have led to better image quality, an increased number of examinations and greater impact on patient care.
objectiveTo gather data regarding current practices among established programs in North America and provide information to radiologists interested in implementing or growing a fetal MRI service. MATERIALS AND
methodsAn electronic survey containing 15 questions relevant to the use of fetal MRI was submitted to pediatric radiologists and neuroradiologists. Items regarded scheduling and reporting logistics, magnet strength, patient positioning and patient preparation. Answers and comments were collected, and descriptive statistics were summarized.
resultsOne hundred and six survey responses were evaluated. Of the survey responses, 62/106 (58.5%) allow fetal MR scheduling any time during the day and 72/105 (68.6%) exclusively use 1.5-T strength platforms for fetal MRI, while only 7/105 (6.7%) use exclusively 3 T. Patient positioning is variable: supine, 40/106 (37.8%); left lateral decubitus, 22/106 (20.8%), and, patient's choice, 43/106 (40.6%). Of the centers responding, 51/104 (49.0%) require no particular fasting instructions, while 20/104 (19.2%) request the patient avoid caffeine before the scanning.
conclusionLogistical trends in performing fetal MRI may supplement the American College of Radiology's published technical standards and offer guidance to radiologists new to the field.
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