Frontiers in Physiology (Jun 2024)

Fetal membrane imaging: current and future perspectives—a review

  • Dan Wu,
  • Dan Wu,
  • Dan Wu,
  • Jiasong Cao,
  • Jiasong Cao,
  • Jiasong Cao,
  • Meiyi Xu,
  • Meiyi Xu,
  • Meiyi Xu,
  • Cunling Zhang,
  • Cunling Zhang,
  • Cunling Zhang,
  • Zhuo Wei,
  • Zhuo Wei,
  • Zhuo Wei,
  • Wen Li,
  • Wen Li,
  • Wen Li,
  • Ying Chang,
  • Ying Chang

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2024.1330702
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 15

Abstract

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Fetal membrane providing mechanical support and immune protection for the growing fetus until it ruptures during parturition. The abnormalities of fetal membrane (thickening, separation, etc.) are related to adverse perinatal outcomes such as premature delivery, fetal deformities and fetal death. As a noninvasive method, imaging methods play an important role in prenatal examination. In this paper, we comprehensively reviewed the manuscripts on fetal membrane imaging method and their potential role in predicting adverse perinatal fetal prognosis. We also discussed the prospect of artificial intelligence in fetal membrane imaging in the future.

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