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Sonographic imaging of the posterior fossa utilizing the foramen magnum

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In this essay, we describe our experience with a sonographic technique utilizing the foramen magnum to more clearly define anatomy in the neonatal posterior fossa. This approach can be used as an additional problem-solving tool in neonates with post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus and a variety of posterior fossa abnormalities. The foramen magnum view is easily mastered and produces diagnostic images with little additional scanning time.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA

    Christopher M. Brennan

  2. Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA

    Christopher M. Brennan & George A. Taylor

  3. Department of Radiology, Children’s Hospital Boston, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA, 02115, USA

    George A. Taylor

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Brennan, C.M., Taylor, G.A. Sonographic imaging of the posterior fossa utilizing the foramen magnum. Pediatr Radiol 40, 1411–1416 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-010-1635-5

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