Fetal curarization for prenatal magnetic resonance imaging

Prenat Diagn. 1988 May;8(4):312-4. doi: 10.1002/pd.1970080412.

Abstract

Fetal magnetic resonance (MR) imaging was performed at 33 weeks of gestation for investigation of a posterior fossa abnormality found at ultrasound screening. Fetal movements were abolished by vecuronium injected under ultrasound guidance into the umbilical vein. MR images showed atrophy of the left cerebellar lobe with cisternal dilatation. These were confirmed postnatally by CT scan.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain / abnormalities*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Neuromuscular Nondepolarizing Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Trimester, Third
  • Prenatal Diagnosis*
  • Umbilical Veins

Substances

  • Neuromuscular Nondepolarizing Agents