Whole body MRI in oncology

Human birth observed in real-time open magnetic resonance imaging

OBJECTIVE: Knowledge about the mechanism of labor is based on as- sumptions and radiographic studies performed decades ago. The goal of this study was to describe the relationship between the fetus and the pelvis as the fetus travels through the birth canal, using an open mag- netic resonance  imaging  (MRI) scanner. 

RESULTS: Delivery occurred  by progressive head extension.  However, extension was a very late movement that was observed when the occiput was in close contact with the inferior margin of the symphysis pubis, occurring simultaneously with gliding downward of the fetal head.
CONCLUSION: This  observational  study  shows,  for  the  first  time, that birth can be analyzed with real-time  MRI. MRI technology allows assessment of maternal and fetal anatomy during labor and delivery. 

Key words:  delivery, imaging, mechanism of labor, magnetic resonance imaging

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