Three-dimensional imaging of the postmortem fetus by MRI: early experience.
OBJECTIVE
The feasibility and significance of three-dimensional (3D) visualization of the postmortem fetus using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was investigated.


METHODS
3D reconstruction of sectional MRI data sets from 8 postmortem fetuses was performed.


RESULTS
Fetal configurations and internal structures, both normal and pathological, were clearly demonstrated by 3D display.


CONCLUSIONS
This new technique provides high quality fetal 3D images for postmortem morphological diagnosis and interactive visual teaching. It may eventually have applications in prenatal diagnosis and the preoperative simulation of fetal surgery.
Brookes
J A
JA
Department of Medical Imaging, Middlesex Hospital, University College London Hospitals, London, UK. joeb@medphys.ucl.ac.uk
Deng
J
J
Wilkinson
I D
ID
Lees
W R
WR
D019412:Anatomy, Cross-Sectional / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005313:Fetal Death / Q000473:pathology*; D005333:Fetus / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*