The placenta is both the literal and metaphorical black box of pregnancy. Measurement of
the function of the placenta has the potential to enhance our understanding of this enigmatic …

The function of the placenta is challenging to characterize and as a result is understudied,
despite the growing awareness of the impact of the placental environment on human health …

The placenta is vital for fetal growth and development. Improvement in ultrasound and
magnetic resonance imaging have improved our understanding of placental morphology …

The placenta is a highly vascularized organ with unique structural and metabolic
complexities. As the primary conduit of fetal support, the placenta mediates transport of …

Abnormalities of the placenta can have long-term implications on fetal and maternal health.
Imaging with ultrasound, and sometimes magnetic resonance imaging, is the only means of …

The placenta plays a critical role in fetal development. It serves as a multi-functional organ
that protects and nurtures the fetus during pregnancy. However, despite its importance, the …

The placenta functions to nourish and protect the fetus. Imaging of the placenta can have a
profound impact on patient management, owing to the morbidity and mortality associated …

The placenta plays a crucial role throughout pregnancy, and its importance may be
overlooked during routine antenatal imaging evaluation. Detailed systematic assessment of …

The placenta is often overlooked in the routine evaluation of a normal gestation, receiving
attention only when an abnormality is detected. Although uncommon, abnormalities of the …

It is generally agreed that placental pathology accounts for the majority of perinatal morbidity
and mortality. If a placental prodrome could be diagnosed in vivo, risk for maternal or fetal …