ReviewInsights into imaging2021
A pragmatic evidence-based approach to post-mortem perinatal imaging.
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Post-mortem imaging in suspected child physical abuse: a systematic review.European radiology · 2026Pooled it
- Detection of myocardial infarction by postmortem CT combined with radiomics-based machine-learning analysis.European radiology experimental · 2026Article
- Implementation of pediatric and fetal postmortem imaging into clinical practice: a multi-society statement from the ESPR, SPR, SLARP, AOSPR, WFPI, and IAFR.Pediatric radiology · 2026Review
- Differentiating ante-mortem from post-mortem findings on fetal and pediatric post-mortem imaging.Pediatric radiology · 2026Review
- Fetal and neonatal postmortem magnetic resonance imaging: indications protocols.Pediatric radiology · 2026Review
- Triage and care for women with symptoms or diagnosis of pregnancy loss between 14 + 0 and 21 + 6 weeks' gestation.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2026Article
- Fetal and neonatal postmortem magnetic resonance imaging clinical protocol: recommendations from the European society of paediatric radiology postmortem task force.Pediatric radiology · 2025Article
- The Role of Plain Radiography in Assessing Aborted Foetal Musculoskeletal Anomalies in Everyday Practice.Journal of imaging · 2024Article
- Fetal and neonatal post-mortem imaging referral template: recommendations from the European Society of Paediatric Radiology Post-mortem Task Force.Pediatric radiology · 2024Article
- How to report perinatal and paediatric postmortem CT.Insights into imaging · 2024Review
- Body weight-based iodinated contrast immersion timing for human fetal postmortem microfocus computed tomography.BJR open · 2024Article
- Stillbirth Investigations: An Iconographic and Concise Diagnostic Workup in Perinatal Pathology.Journal of laboratory physicians · 2023Review
- Post-mortem perinatal imaging: what is the evidence?The British journal of radiology · 2023Review
- Fetal brain maceration score on postmortem magnetic resonance imaging vs. conventional autopsy.Pediatric radiology · 2023Article
- Stillbirth: prevention and supportive bereavement care.BMJ medicine · 2023Review
- Comparison of postmortem whole-body contrast-enhanced microfocus computed tomography and high-field magnetic resonance imaging of human fetuses.Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2022Article
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Abstract
Post-mortem imaging has a high acceptance rate amongst parents and healthcare professionals as a non-invasive method for investigating perinatal deaths. Previously viewed as a 'niche' subspecialty, it is becoming increasingly requested, with general radiologists now more frequently asked to oversee and advise on appropriate imaging protocols. Much of the current literature to date has focussed on diagnostic accuracy and clinical experiences of individual centres and their imaging techniques (e.g. post-mortem CT, MRI, ultrasound and micro-CT), and pragmatic, evidence-based guidance for how to approach such referrals in real-world practice is lacking. In this review, we summarise the latest research and provide an approach and flowchart to aid decision-making for perinatal post-mortem imaging. We highlight key aspects of the maternal and antenatal history that radiologists should consider when protocolling studies (e.g. antenatal imaging findings and history), and emphasise important factors that could impact the diagnostic quality of post-mortem imaging examinations (e.g. post-mortem weight and time interval). Considerations regarding when ancillary post-mortem image-guided biopsy tests are beneficial are also addressed, and we provide key references for imaging protocols for a variety of cross-sectional imaging modalities.
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