Helical CT amniography of congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Accurate prenatal diagnosis of congenital diaphragmatic hernia is important for perinatal planning and potential fetal surgery. We describe the application and usefulness of helical CT amniography in the evaluation of suspected congenital diaphragmatic hernia in three fetuses. Helical CT amniography...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of roentgenology (1976) 1999-03, Vol.172 (3), p.809-812
Hauptverfasser:	Urban, BA, Duhl, AJ, Ural, SH, Blakemore, KJ, Fishman, EK
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Amnion - diagnostic imaging Biological and medical sciences Contrast Media Female Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics Hernia, Diaphragmatic - diagnostic imaging Hernia, Diaphragmatic - embryology Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital Humans Iohexol Management. Prenatal diagnosis Medical sciences Pregnancy Pregnancy. Fetus. Placenta Prenatal Diagnosis Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
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Zusammenfassung:	Accurate prenatal diagnosis of congenital diaphragmatic hernia is important for perinatal planning and potential fetal surgery. We describe the application and usefulness of helical CT amniography in the evaluation of suspected congenital diaphragmatic hernia in three fetuses. Helical CT amniography is an efficient means for evaluation of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Accurate diagnosis was made in all three patients.
ISSN:	0361-803X 1546-3141
DOI:	10.2214/ajr.172.3.10063887