Post-mortem MRI shows 96% specificity, 76% sensitivity for cardiac anomalies in fetal/perinatal deaths
Can a scan replace an autopsy for grieving parents? New research shows promise for detecting heart problems in stillborn babies.
A meta-analysis of 12 studies (n=1810 fetuses) found post-mortem MRI had pooled sensitivity of 76% (95% CI: 71-80%) and specificity of 96% (…
A special MRI scan can reliably rule out heart problems in stillborn babies, offering grieving parents a less invasive option to find answer…