Conclusions
This pilot study demonstrates the potential of a 3D reconstruction
platform such as DSVR in the analysis of the fetal lung, with an
emphasis on accuracy and reliability in image derived volumetry. We
anticipate that MR based lung volumetry may soon be validated as a
reliable and more accurate prognostic indicator than the current use of
the LHR.
Our current work focuses on deep learning methods in order to provide
reliable volumetric assessment for a wide range of anomalies as well as
optimisation of different MRI acquisition protocols. This will allow
integration of both DSVR and volumetry pipelines in different clinical
centres that employ fetal MRI on a regular basis.