Abstract:a more accurate prognosis for each case. MRI was very useful in all cases allowing a greater definition and accuracy in estimating the size of the abdominal wall defect. We describe 14 cases of omphalocele diagnosed by real-time sonography and submitted to magnetic resonance imaging on the third trimester. This exam allowed a precise and accurate definition of the size of the abdominal orifice, as well as the contents inside and outside the abdominal cavity and the detection of associated anomalies. The three … Show more
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