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.