Helical CT amniography of congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Authors
Urban, BA Duhl, AJ Ural, SH Blakemore, KJ Fishman, EK
Citation
Ba. Urban et al., Helical CT amniography of congenital diaphragmatic hernia, AM J ROENTG, 172(3), 1999, pp. 809-812
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ROENTGENOLOGY
ISSN journal
0361803X → ACNP
Volume
172
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
809 - 812
Database
ISI
SICI code
0361-803X(199903)172:3<809:HCAOCD>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
OBJECTIVE. Accurate prenatal diagnosis of congenital diaphragmatic hernia i s 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. CONCLUSION. Helical CT amniography is an efficient means for evaluation of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Accurate diagnosis was made in all three p atients.