title: Fetal chest ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging: recent advances and current clinical applications.
abstract: Advances in high-resolution prenatal ultrasound and fetal magnetic resonance (MR) imaging have changed the practice of obstetrics by allowing better visualization of intrathoracic and neck structures and better estimation of lung volumes. More accurate prenatal diagnosis has increased options for pregnancy management and treatment, delivery planning, and postnatal care. Anyone who is interested in the fascinating field of fetology should become familiar with the current state of fetal imaging of the chest as well as potential advances in technology and research.
authors: Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology, Children's National Medical Center, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20010, USA. dbulas@cnmc.org
authors: Dorothy
authors: D
authors: Bulas
authors: Alexia M
authors: AM
authors: Egloff
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis / Q000379:methods; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis*; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler / Q000379:methods; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal / Q000379:methods*