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Published in: Pediatric Radiology 4/2023

27-08-2022 | Ultrasound | ESPR

Exploration of the fetal skeleton by ultra-low-dose computed tomography: guidelines from the Fetal Imaging Task Force of the European Society of Paediatric Radiology

Authors: Pascale Bach, Marie Cassart, Myriam Chami, Catherine Garel, Michel Panuel

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 4/2023

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Abstract

Skeletal anomalies are rare, requiring a systematic ultrasound (US) examination of each skeletal part when there is suspicion of a skeletal dysplasia. Although US examination can provide good evaluation of the fetal bones and cartilage, ultra-low-dose three-dimensional (3-D) multi-detector computed tomography (CT) is a useful complementary tool that can significantly improve prenatal diagnostic accuracy in select cases. Given that ultra-low-dose fetal CT remains an irradiating technique, indications should result from a multidisciplinary consensus, acquisition protocols should be optimized and the reporting standardized. In this paper we discuss guidelines from the Fetal Imaging Task Force of the European Society of Paediatric Radiology for indications, protocols and reporting of ultra-low-dose fetal CT.
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Metadata
Title
Exploration of the fetal skeleton by ultra-low-dose computed tomography: guidelines from the Fetal Imaging Task Force of the European Society of Paediatric Radiology
Authors
Pascale Bach
Marie Cassart
Myriam Chami
Catherine Garel
Michel Panuel
Publication date
27-08-2022
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 4/2023
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-022-05487-4

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