HTA - 14/168/02

Minimally invasive autopsy for fetuses and children based on a combination of post-mortem MRI and endoscopic autopsy examination; Feasibility study

Project title: Minimally invasive autopsy for fetuses and children based on a combination of post-mortem MRI and endoscopic autopsy examination; Feasibility study

Call to action: 14/168 14/168 Minimally invasive autopsy for fetuses and children based on a combination of post-mortem MRI and endoscopic autopsy examination

Research type: Primary Research

Chief investigator: Professor Neil Sebire

Lead Author: Dr Celine Lewis

Contractor: Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Cost: £285,114.52

Co-investigators: Associate Professor Owen Arthurs, Dr Celine Lewis, Mrs Susan Tebbs, Ms Jane Fisher, Professor Angie Wade, Professor Caroline Dore, Professor Guy Rutty, Professor Lyn Chitty.

Started: May 2016 | Status: Published August 2019

This study found less invasive methods of autopsy are likely to be acceptable for bereaved parents and may increase uptake but further studies are required.

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