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. 2023 Aug;62(2):175-184.
doi: 10.1002/uog.26187.

Corpus callosal reference ranges: systematic review of methodology of biometric chart construction and measurements obtained

R Corroenne  1   2 , D Grevent  2   3 , G Kasprian  4 , J Stirnemann  1   2 , Y Ville  1   2 , H Mahallati  5 , L J Salomon  1   2
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Corpus callosal reference ranges: systematic review of methodology of biometric chart construction and measurements obtained

R Corroenne et al. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2023 Aug.
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Abstract

Objective: Adequate reference ranges of size of the corpus callosum (CC) are necessary to improve characterization of CC abnormalities and parental counseling. The objective of this study was to evaluate the methodology used in studies developing references charts for CC biometry.

Methods: We conducted a systematic review of studies on fetal CC biometry using a set of predefined quality criteria of study design, statistical analysis and reporting methods. We included observational studies whose primary aim was to create ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging charts for CC size in a normal population of fetuses. Studies were scored against a predefined set of independently agreed methodological criteria, and an overall quality score was given for each study.

Results: Twelve studies met the inclusion criteria. Quality scores ranged between 17.4% and 95.7%. The greatest potential for bias was noted for the following items: sample selection and sample-size calculation, as only 17% of the studies were population-based and had consecutive or random recruitment of patients and with a justification of the sample size; number of measurements obtained for CC biometry, as only 17% of the studies performed more than one measurement per fetus and per scan; and description of characteristics of the study population, as only 8% of the studies clearly reported a minimum dataset of demographic characteristics.

Conclusions: Our review demonstrates substantial heterogeneity in methods and final biometric values of the fetal CC across the evaluated studies. The use of uniform methodology of the highest quality is essential in order to define a 'short' CC and provide appropriate parental counseling. © 2023 The Authors. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Keywords: corpus callosum; fetal MRI; fetal biometry; fetal growth.

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