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MRI in pregnancy: Indications and practical considerations
Author(s) -
Mervak Benjamin M.,
Altun Ersan,
McGinty Katrina A.,
Hyslop W. Brian,
Semelka Richard C.,
Burke Lauren M.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of magnetic resonance imaging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.563
H-Index - 160
eISSN - 1522-2586
pISSN - 1053-1807
DOI - 10.1002/jmri.26317
Subject(s) - medicine , pregnancy , gadolinium , protocol (science) , magnetic resonance imaging , medical physics , radiology , pathology , alternative medicine , genetics , materials science , metallurgy , biology
There is a constantly evolving knowledgebase regarding the safety of MRI in pregnant patients, as well as the safety of gadolinium administration, given potential fetal risks. This review provides an overview of national and international recommendations for patient screening and safety by trimester, evaluates the most recent literature regarding administration of gadolinium in pregnant patients, and discusses technical requirements when imaging pregnant patients. A protocol for imaging pregnant patients is provided, and multiple common indications for MRI in pregnancy are discussed. Level of Evidence 5. Technical Efficacy Stage 5. J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2019;49:621–631.