IMFH | Maternal-Fetal Services | Physician Services | Radiology
IMFH’s team of radiologists specializes in obstetrical sonography and MRI. They will perform a complete ultrasonography and possibly an echocardiogram and MRI, which provides detailed information on the specific details of a baby's birth defect. The radiologist also provides ultrasound guidance during the actual surgery.
After fetal surgery, the radiologists will perform further ultrasound and echocardiography studies to monitor your baby's well-being. The team’s goal is to provide high-quality imaging and interpretation in a timely and efficient manner, thus facilitating accurate and timely diagnosis and treatment for each fetus or newborn patient.
Diagnostic radiology services include the following.
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging): MRI allows physicians to examine the size, shape and function of an organ or body part. Some patients, especially children, undergoing this procedure require sedation and are carefully monitored during the procedure.
CT (computed tomography): CT images are produced by a x-ray beam that demonstrates organs and other internal structures cross sectionally, providing additional detail and information to the clinician.
Ultrasonography: Ultrasound utilizes sound waves to produce images. This procedure allows the visualization of blood flowing through the veins and arteries as well as a wide range of anatomic structures, including abdominal organs, the thyroid gland and the kidneys.
Angiography and venography: These are utilized to enable imaging and examination of the arteries and veins.
Nuclear medicine: Nuclear medicine enables special cameras to detect and display specific internal organs, demonstrating shape and function. Frequently, these procedures yield information that is not available by any other imaging method.
