Minimally invasive fetal postmortem examination using magnetic resonance imaging and computerised tomography: current evidence and practical issues

S Thayyil, L S Chitty, N J Robertson, A M Taylor, N J Sebire

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Abstract

For a variety of reasons, acceptance of traditional postmortem examination following foetal or neonatal death has declined significantly in recent years in the UK. Here, we review the case for the development of less invasive autopsy using combined investigations including imaging techniques, in particular, magnetic resonance imaging and computerised tomography.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)713-8
Number of pages6
JournalPrenatal diagnosis
Volume30
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2010

Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)

  • Autopsy/methods
  • Female
  • Fetus/pathology
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods
  • Pregnancy
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods

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