ArticlePediatric radiology2022
Fetal magnetic resonance imaging at 3 Tesla - the European experience.
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- Fetal brain MRI atlases and datasets: A review.NeuroImage · 2024Pooled it
- Advancements in MRI application in the morphological development of fetal cerebral venous system: a review.Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery · 2025Review
- Fetal Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance: History, Current Status, and Future Directions.Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI · 2025Review
- Improving Image Quality and Decreasing SAR With High Dielectric Constant Pads in 3 T Fetal MRI.Journal of magnetic resonance imaging : JMRI · 2025Article
- The New Frontiers of Fetal Imaging: MRI Insights into Cardiovascular and Thoracic Structures.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
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- Structural and functional fetal cardiac imaging using low field (0.55 T) MRI.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2024Article
- Effect of magnet strength on fetal brain biometry - a single-center retrospective MRI-based cohort study.Neuroradiology · 2023Article
- Fetal MRI: what's new? A short review.European radiology experimental · 2023Review
- Fetal cardiovascular blood flow MRI: techniques and applications.The British journal of radiology · 2023Review
- 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
- The role of magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis and prognostic evaluation of fetuses with congenital diaphragmatic hernia.European journal of pediatrics · 2022Review
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Abstract
backgroundThe Fetal Imaging Taskforce was established in 2018 by the European Society of Paediatric Radiology. The first survey on European practice of fetal imaging published in 2020 revealed that 30% of fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is performed at 3 tesla (T). The purpose of this second survey was to identify the impact of 3-T fetal MRI with an emphasis on image quality, diagnostic yield, and technical challenges and artifacts at higher field strengths.
objectiveTo describe the prenatal imaging practice at 3-T MRI units in various centres in Europe and to prepare recommendations on behalf of the Fetal Imaging Taskforce. MATERIALS AND
methodsA survey was sent to all members performing 3-T fetal MRI. Questions included practitioner experience, magnet brand, protocols, counselling, artifacts and benefits of imaging at higher field strengths.
resultsTwenty-seven centres replied and reported improved spatial resolution and improved signal-to-noise ratio when performing fetal MRI at 3 T. Shading and banding artifacts and susceptibility to motion artifacts were common problems identified by practitioners at the higher field strength. For all neurological indications, practitioners reported a benefit of imaging at 3 T, most marked for posterior fossa evaluation and parenchymal lesions.
conclusionThe use of 3-T magnets in fetal MRI has improved the availability and quality of advanced imaging sequences and allowed for better anatomical evaluation. There remain significant challenges to minimize the impact of artifacts on image quality. This paper includes guidelines for clinical practice and imaging at 3 T.
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