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ArticlePediatric radiology2025

Enhanced fetal MRI diagnosis of esophageal atresia using super-resolution slice-to-volume reconstruction.

Delaney Loken, Luis F Goncalves, Mittun Patel, Nicholas Rubert

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Delaney LokenCreighton University, 3100 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85012, United States. dbl73215@creighton.edu.
Luis F GoncalvesPhoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, AZ, United States.
Mittun PatelPhoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, AZ, United States.
Nicholas RubertPhoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, AZ, United States.

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Abstract

backgroundPrenatal diagnosis of esophageal atresia remains challenging, with indirect signs such as polyhydramnios, a small or absent stomach bubble, and a dilated upper esophageal pouch often inconsistently present. Only 10-40% of EA cases are diagnosed prenatally. Fetal MRI can overcome ultrasound limitations; however, constraints like motion can hinder evaluation of the esophagus.

methodsSuper-resolution imaging with slice-to-volume reconstruction (SVR) is one approach that can improve image quality. This technique generates high-resolution 3D images from standard fetal MRI slices to enhance diagnostic accuracy.

aimWe present the application of super-resolution imaging with SVR to accurately diagnose EA and assess the presence or absence tracheoesophageal fistulas.

conclusionThis technique demonstrates significant potential for accurately delineating the relevant surgical anatomy, which can improve surgical planning.

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Esophageal AtresiaImage EnhancementImaging, Three-DimensionalMagnetic Resonance ImagingPrenatal DiagnosisFemaleHumansPregnancyTracheoesophageal FistulaEsophageal atresiaFetal MRISlice-to-volume reconstruction

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PMID40681855
PMCPMC12394271

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