Standardised structured fetal and neonatal postmortem magnetic resonance imaging reporting: recommendations…

StudyPediatric radiology· Jun 2026

Standardised structured fetal and neonatal postmortem magnetic resonance imaging reporting: recommendations from the European Society of Paediatric Radiology Postmortem Task Force.

Aurélie D'Hondt, Marie Cassart, Elka Miller … Owen J Arthurs

Pediatric RadiologyStudyClinical practiceQ1IF 2.2

Experts reached at least 75% agreement to finalize a postmortem MRI reporting template.

Standardised structured fetal and neonatal postmortem magnetic resonance imaging reporting: recommendations from the European Society of Paediatric Radiology Postmortem Task Force.

Aurélie D'Hondt … Owen J Arthurs

Pediatric radiology · Jun 2026 · Q1 in Radiology

Background

The use of standardised structured radiology reports improves the consistency, reproducibility and overall quality of radiological reporting while enhancing communication with referring physicians and ultimately contributing to improved patient care.

Purpose

To develop a standardised structured report template for fetal and neonatal postmortem magnetic resonance imaging through expert consensus.

Methods

A Delphi survey was conducted between September and December 2025 among members of the ESPR Postmortem Task Force and other recommended international PM imaging experts.

n = Twenty-four postmortem imaging

Results

≥75%

experts agreed enough to lock in the final template

n = Twenty-four postmortem imaging

More results

Twenty-four postmortem imaging specialists from 22 centres worldwide (Europe, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India and South America) formed our expert panel and completed the survey.

In addition, the indication and technique sections of the report were based on prior consensus recommendations from the ESPR PM Task Force.

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Conclusion · 1 of 2

A standardised and structured reporting template for fetal and neonatal PMMRI was developed through expert consensus to promote complete, clear and consistent reporting and to facilitate communication.

Conclusion · 2 of 2

These recommendations aim to promote standardisation and wider adoption of perinatal PMMRI in clinical practice.

Standardised structured fetal and neonatal postmortem magnetic resonance imaging reporting: recommendations from the European Society of Paediatric Radiology Postmortem Task Force.

Standardised structured fetal and neonatal postmortem magnetic resonance imaging reporting: recommendations from the European Society of Paediatric Radiology Postmortem Task Force.

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