Surat, March 8 – A specialized conference on Fetal Ultrasound Masterclass was organized at New Civil Hospital, Surat, emphasizing the importance of fetal medicine in diagnosing brain abnormalities, intestinal disorders, chromosomal defects, mental retardation, infections, and congenital deformities in unborn babies. The event was graced by renowned radiologist and fetal medicine expert Dr. B.S. Ramamurthy from Bengaluru, Karnataka.
The conference, held at Sushrut Auditorium of Government Medical College, focused on early detection and medical intervention for fetal anomalies. Addressing a gathering of medical professionals, Dr. Ramamurthy emphasized that fetal medicine plays a crucial role in ensuring the health of both the expectant mother and the unborn child, and highlighted the significance of early detection of conditions such as brain malformations, gastrointestinal issues, chromosomal abnormalities, and mental retardation through advanced imaging techniques, which can lead to timely treatment and the birth of a healthy child.
Dr. Ramamurthy elaborated on the role of fetal MRI, which, along with ultrasound scans, provides precise early-stage detection of various complications, and explained that this technique has revolutionized prenatal diagnosis by identifying potential health concerns in both the fetus and the mother well in advance.
Speaking about diagnostic challenges, Dr. Ramamurthy pointed out that detecting intestinal anomalies via traditional sonography is difficult, but fetal MRI offers more accuracy. Dr. Ramamurthy demonstrated ultrafast fetal MRI using "snapshot" technology, which captures high-resolution images swiftly, allowing for real-time analysis. During the session, Dr. Ramamurthy conducted a live fetal MRI scan, showcasing the procedure to radiologists, gynecologists, postgraduate students, and fellowship trainees.
Dr. Binodini Mahendra Singh Chauhan, a fetal medicine consultant at New Civil Hospital, stressed that early diagnosis through fetal MRI is a boon for modern medicine. She stated that if any internal complications are detected in an unborn child, timely treatment can ensure a healthy birth. She emphasized that in this era of advanced technology, the primary objective is to ensure that babies are born healthy and receive world-class treatment free of cost at New Civil Hospital.
The conference witnessed the participation of several medical professionals, including Dr. Purvi Desai, Head of the Radiology Department at New Civil Hospital, along with Dr. Ragini Verma, Dr. Praful Joshi, Nursing Council Vice President Iqbal Kadivala, and nearly 200 radiologists, gynecologists, postgraduate students, and other specialists.
