Chiari malformations are a diverse group of abnormalities of the brain, craniovertebral
junction, and the spine. Chiari 0, I, and 1.5 malformations, likely a spectrum of the same …

After diagnosis of a fetal neurological anomaly, prospective parents want to know the best
and worst‐case scenarios and an estimation of the risk to their infant of having an atypical …

Over the last decade fetal surgery to repair open spinal dysraphisms has become an
acceptable and in some cases desirable alternative to the traditional method of postnatal …

Spinal dysraphism is an umbrella term describing herniation of meninges or neural
elements through defective neural arch. They can be broadly categorized into open and …

Arnold-Chiari malformation (ACM), a defect that involves downward displacement of the
hindbrain and herniation of the cerebellar vermis, tonsils, pons, medulla, and fourth ventricle …

Introduction The role of prenatal ultrasound in correctly identifying the level of the lesion in
fetuses with open spina bifida has yet to be determined. The primary aim of this systematic …

The aim of the present systematic review and meta-analysis was to identify when the ascent
of the conus medullaris occurs in human foetuses considering differences in evaluation …

Dysraphic malformations of the spine and spinal cord (DMSSC) represent a spectrum of
common congenital anomalies typically (though not exclusively) affecting the lower spinal …

Purpose The purpose of the study is to examine MRI findings of the brain and spine on
prenatal and postnatal MRI following intrauterine repair of open spinal dysraphism (OSD) by …

Fetal MRI and neonatal MRI of the central nervous system (CNS) are complementary tools
that can help to accurately counsel and direct the management of children with anomalies of …