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ReviewCurrent urology reports2025

Novel Techniques in Antenatal Imaging of Spinal Dysraphisms.

Charis Royal, Leon Chertin, Mohammed Alfawzan, Mary Elaine Killian

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Review in Current urology reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Charis RoyalDepartment of Urology, Division of Pediatric Urology, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, 50 N Dunlap Street, Memphis, TN, 38103, USA. croyal7@uthsc.edu.
Leon ChertinDepartment of Urology, Division of Pediatric Urology, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, 50 N Dunlap Street, Memphis, TN, 38103, USA.
Mohammed AlfawzanDepartment of Urology, Division of Pediatric Urology, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, 50 N Dunlap Street, Memphis, TN, 38103, USA.
Mary Elaine KillianDepartment of Urology, Division of Pediatric Urology, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, 50 N Dunlap Street, Memphis, TN, 38103, USA. mkillia3@uthsc.edu.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of reviewThis review examines the imaging techniques for diagnosing spinal dysraphisms (SD), focusing on advancements in prenatal detection. RECENT

findingsPrenatal ultrasound (US) is the first-line tool for detecting spinal dysraphisms, including myelomeningocele. While US is effective for early detection, it has limitations in fully characterizing defects, particularly due to factors like fetal positioning. To address these, advanced techniques such as 3D ultrasound and AI-driven algorithms have improved diagnostic accuracy. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) remains critical for a comprehensive evaluation, providing detailed visualization of soft tissue anomalies and assessing lesion severity. Prenatal ultrasound is essential for initial screening but often complemented by MRI for a thorough diagnosis. Innovations in imaging technologies, including AI and 3D ultrasound, promise to enhance early detection and clinical management of spinal dysraphisms.

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Prenatal DiagnosisSpinal DysraphismUltrasonography, PrenatalFemaleHumansImaging, Three-DimensionalMagnetic Resonance ImagingPregnancy3D ultrasoundMagnetic resonance imagingNeural tube defectsPrenatal ultrasoundSpina BifidaSpinal dysraphism

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PMID40047946
PMCPMC11885386

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