Beth A. Furey MD, BEng, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

April Alexander Bailey MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Jodi S Dashe MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Diane Mary Twickler MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1. To summarize indications and protocols for MR imaging evaluation of the fetal gastrointestinal tract. 2. To review T1, T2 and balanced SSPF MR appearance of normal fetal developmental GI anatomy. 3. To discuss characteristic features of common and uncommon fetal gastrointestinal pathology, correlating with MRI findings.  

Drawing on experience from our institution of over 50 fetal MRI studies performed from assessment of the gastrointenstinal tract, this exhibit will review MR findings of fetal GI abnormalities.  A discussion of normal fetal gastrointestinal anatomy/embryology will be included, with consideration for developmental variants. Indications and protocols for fetal gastrointestinal MRI will be discussed. Common and uncommon abnormalities of the fetal gastrointestinal tract will be presented, including etiologies for obstruction, microcolon, and GI/GU communication. Examples include: a. all levels of intestinal atresia b. meconium peritonitis c. megacystis microcolon hypoperistalsis d. cloacal abnormalities Management of neonatal GI abnormalities will be reviewed, with an emphasis on the role of imaging.  

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Furey, B, Bailey, A, Dashe, J, Twickler, D, Fetal Meconium on MR Imaging: Impact on Diagnosis of GI Abnormalities.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14011894.html