ArticlePediatric radiology2021
Current state of perinatal postmortem magnetic resonance imaging: European Society of Paediatric Radiology questionnaire-based survey and recommendations.
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- Added value of postmortem mri in sudden unexpected infant death cases.Forensic science, medicine, and pathology · 2025Article
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- Fetal and neonatal post-mortem imaging referral template: recommendations from the European Society of Paediatric Radiology Post-mortem Task Force.Pediatric radiology · 2024Article
- Air bubble artifact: why postmortem brain MRI should always be combined with postmortem CT.Forensic science, medicine, and pathology · 2024Article
- Longitudinal MRI in the context of in utero surgery for open spina bifida: A descriptive study.Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica · 2024Article
- Post-mortem perinatal imaging: what is the evidence?The British journal of radiology · 2023Review
- Current utilization of pediatric postmortem imaging in North America: a questionnaire-based survey.Pediatric radiology · 2023Article
- A pragmatic evidence-based approach to post-mortem perinatal imaging.Insights into imaging · 2021Review
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Abstract
backgroundPostmortem magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in perinatal and childhood deaths is increasingly used as a noninvasive adjunct or alternative to autopsy. Imaging protocols vary between centres and consensus guidelines do not exist.
objectiveOur aim was to develop practical, standardised recommendations for perinatal postmortem MRI. MATERIALS AND
methodsRecommendations were based on the results of two surveys regarding local postmortem MRI practices sent electronically to all 14 members of the European Society of Paediatric Radiology (ESPR) Postmortem Imaging Task Force and 17 members of the International Society of Forensic Radiology and Imaging Task Force (25 different centres).
resultsOverall, 11/14 (78.6%) respondents from different institutions perform postmortem MRI. All of these centres perform postmortem MRI for perinatal and neonatal deaths, but only 6/11 (54.5%) perform imaging in older children.
conclusionWe propose a clinical standard for postmortem MRI sequences plus optional sequences for neuroimaging and cardiac anatomy depending on available scanning time and referral indications.
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