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Pediatric imaging: current and emerging techniques

A Shenoy-Bhangle1, K Nimkin, M S Gee

  • 1Pediatric Radiology, Mass General Hospital for Children, 55 Fruit St., Ellison 237, Boston, MA 02114, USA.

Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
|July 13, 2010
PubMed

Insights

Advanced imaging techniques like ultrasound and MRI offer non-ionizing radiation options for pediatric patients. Emerging applications in computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) enhance disease evaluation in children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Radiology
  • Medical Imaging Technology

Background:

  • Imaging is crucial for pediatric clinical evaluation.
  • Technological advancements enable noninvasive assessment of pediatric diseases.
  • Ultrasound and MRI are preferred due to lack of ionizing radiation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss emerging imaging applications in pediatrics.
  • Highlighting advancements in noninvasive diagnostic tools.
  • Focusing on techniques beneficial for the pediatric population.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current and emerging imaging modalities.
  • Discussion of ultrasound, MRI, and CT applications.
  • Focus on specific emerging techniques: MR urography, voiding urosonography, CT dose reduction, MR enterography, MR cine airway imaging.

Main Results:

  • Ultrasound and MRI are preferred non-ionizing radiation modalities.
  • Computed tomography (CT) shows the highest utilization increase in children.
  • Emerging applications offer enhanced diagnostic capabilities for various pediatric conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Rapid advancements in imaging are improving noninvasive pediatric disease evaluation.
  • Emerging techniques like MR urography and MR enterography show significant potential.
  • Optimized CT techniques and ultrasound contrast agents expand diagnostic options for children.

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