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Magnetic resonance spectroscopy of the fetal brain |
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| Authors: | Denise Pugash Martin Krssak Vanessa Kulemann Daniela Prayer |
| Institution: | 1. Departments of Radiology and Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of British Columbia, BC Women's Hospital, Ultrasound 1T48,4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, Canada V6H 3N1;2. University Clinics of Radiodiagnostics, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringerguertel 18–20, 1090 Wien, Austria |
| Abstract: | Fetal magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) is technically feasible in utero and demonstrates similar findings to those observed in neonatal populations. MRS can provide additional information to conventional T1- and T2-weighted imaging of the fetal brain. It is of particular use when subtle changes are present on conventional fetal MRI sequences, and when imaging fetuses at risk of brain injury and metabolic abnormalities. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. |
| Keywords: | fetal imaging fetal magnetic resonance imaging spectroscopy brain development brain metabolism |