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Child's Nervous System
Published in: Child's Nervous System 7/2017

01-07-2017 | Focus Session

The role of intrauterine magnetic resonance in the management of myelomenigocele

Authors: Denise Trigubo, Mercedes Negri, Rosana Mabel Salvatico, Gustavo Leguizamón

Published in: Child's Nervous System | Issue 7/2017

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Abstract

Objective

To assess the role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the management of myelomenigocele.

Background

Spinal dysraphism or neural tube defects (NTD) encompass a heterogeneous group of congenital spinal anomalies that result from the defective closure of the neural tube early in gestation. Myelomeningocele is the most common type of NTD that is compatible with life, with high survival rates but lifelong physical impairments.

Conclusion

MRI is an important adjunct to ultrasound in assessing NTD, as it pertains to pre-surgical planning and perinatal management. However, it should not be considered a replacement for ultrasonography, which continues to be the gold standard for fetal anatomic evaluation.
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Metadata
Title
The role of intrauterine magnetic resonance in the management of myelomenigocele
Authors
Denise Trigubo
Mercedes Negri
Rosana Mabel Salvatico
Gustavo Leguizamón
Publication date
01-07-2017
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Child's Nervous System / Issue 7/2017
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Electronic ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-017-3418-x

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