Abstract
This article describes the use of placental magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) relaxation times in the in vivo assessment of placental function. It focuses on T2*-weighted placental MRI, the main area of the authors' research over the past decade. The rationale behind T2*-weighted placental MRI, the main findings reported in the literature, and directions for future research and clinical applications of this method are discussed. The article concludes that placental T2* relaxation time is an easily obtained and robust measurement, which can discriminate between normal and dysfunctional placenta. Placenta T2* is a promising tool for in vivo assessment of placental function.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America |
Vol/bind | 47 |
Udgave nummer | 1 |
Sider (fra-til) | 197-213 |
Antal sider | 17 |
ISSN | 0889-8545 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - mar. 2020 |