The key role of the pediatric radiologist in developing a multidisciplinary fetal center

Pediatr Radiol. 2020 Dec;50(13):1801-1809. doi: 10.1007/s00247-020-04702-4. Epub 2020 Nov 30.

Abstract

With the demand for fetal imaging and fetal care programs on the rise, the authors of this manuscript review the components of building a successful fetal imaging center. Creating an environment that engages a multidisciplinary team, utilizing a central coordinator to review clinical and psychosocial aspects of each patient, and ensuring ongoing research and quality control are essential components to the success of growing a program.

Keywords: Fetal medicine; Fetal program; Fetus; Magnetic resonance imaging; Multidisciplinary; Prenatal counseling; Ultrasonography.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Female
  • Fetus* / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Patient Care Team
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis*
  • Radiologists
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal