Snyder Elizabeth,  Baschat Ahmet,  Huisman Thierry,  Tekes-brady Aylin

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-076

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an increasingly utilized tool for evaluating congenital anomalies of the fetus. While the utility of fetal MRI has most thoroughly been described for assessment of the fetal central nervous system, it is progressively used for imaging anomalies of the chest, abdomen and pelvis. Because of the high inherent tissue contrast and its varied sequences, MRI can provide valuable information about the fetus and has been shown to assist parental counseling as well as prenatal and postnatal management. MRI protocols should be tailored to the specific clinical question at hand, which requires effective integration of pediatric radiologists within the fetal therapy team. The purpose of this educational exhibit is to highlight the role of fetal MRI in evaluating various congenital anomalies of the fetal chest, abdomen and pelvis, and discuss how fetal MRI findings may influence prenatal counseling and management. Read More

Authors:  Snyder Elizabeth , Baschat Ahmet , Huisman Thierry , Tekes-brady Aylin

Keywords:  fetal MRI, fetal management

Sideris Georgios,  Oliver Edward,  Krispin Eyal,  Shamshirsaz Alireza,  Didier Ryne

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-021

Since the first fetal intervention performed in humans in the 1960s, fetal surgery has undergone remarkable advancements. Whether aimed at treating or preventing the progression of congenital conditions, in-utero interventions have been shown to significantly improve postnatal outcomes. Imaging has become an indispensable adjunct to fetal surgery, not only by precisely characterizing the congenital anomalies, but also by assessing and often quantifying postoperative results. As the number of fetal centers and eligible patients continues to expand, fetal radiologists need to be aware of the recent advances and provide appropriate guidance to fetal surgeons. This educational exhibit provides an overview of US and MRI imaging in the wide range of fetal interventions performed at major referral centers. Key imaging findings before and after fetal intervention will be presented, alongside detailed discussions on indications, techniques, and potential complications. Procedures covered include fetoscopy, vesicoamniotic and thoracoamniotic shunt placement, cyst aspiration, amnioinfusion, fetoscopic laser photocoagulation, intrauterine transfusion, amniotic band lysis, open neural tube defect repair, chorioangioma embolization, fetoscopic endotracheal occlusion, ex utero intrapartum treatment, and selective fetal reduction. Read More

Authors:  Sideris Georgios , Oliver Edward , Krispin Eyal , Shamshirsaz Alireza , Didier Ryne

Keywords:  Fetal Management, Fetal, Fetal MRI