Longitudinal MRI in the context of in utero surgery for open spina bifida: A descriptive study.
Nada MuftiMichael AertsenDominic ThomsonPhillippe De VlooPhilippe DemaerelJan A DeprestAndrew MelbourneAnna L Davidnull nullPublished in: Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica (2023)
There was timely access to supervised MRI for OSB fetal surgery assessment. However, the provision of images of the fetal brain and spine in sufficient orthogonal planes, which are required for determining eligibility and to determine the reversal of hindbrain herniation after fetal surgery, were less frequently acquired. Our evidence suggests the need for specific guidance in relation to fetal MRI for OSB. We propose an example guidance for MRI acquisition and reporting.