Executive summary: advances in fetal and neonatal imaging

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The Society for Pediatric Radiology hosted a gathering of experts in fetology and neonatology on Jan. 28-Jan. 30, 2011. The goal was to review current information on state-of-the-art fetal and neonatal imaging and its impact on perinatal care. Advances in research were discussed and future endeavors described. Challenges in perinatal and neonatal care were debated in open forums that included not only radiologists but neonatologists, maternal fetal specialists, pediatric surgeons, neurologists and genetic counselors. This conference helped demonstrate that pediatric radiologists are an important collaborator in the evaluation and advanced care of the fetus and neonate. …