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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Maralani, Pejman Jabehdar
• Pai, Vivek
• Ertl-Wagner, Birgit B.

Titel

Safety of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Pregnancy

Ist Teil von

• Die Radiologie, 2023-11, Vol.63 (Suppl 2), p.34-40

Ort / Verlag

Heidelberg: Springer Medizin

Erscheinungsjahr

2023

Link zum Volltext

Quelle

SpringerLink (Online service)

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Magnetic resonance imaging is being increasingly used to diagnose and follow up a variety of medical conditions in pregnancy, both for maternal and fetal indications. However, limited data regarding its safe use in pregnancy may be a source of anxiety and avoidance for both patients and their healthcare providers. In this review, we critically discuss the main safety concerns of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in pregnancy including energy deposition, acoustic noise, and use of contrast agents, supported by data from animal and human studies. Use of maternal sedatives and concerns related to occupational exposure in pregnant personnel are also addressed. Exposure to gadolinium-based contrast agents and sedation for MRI during pregnancy should be avoided whenever feasible.