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Making MR Imaging Child's Play - Pediatric Neuroimaging Protocol, Guidelines and Procedure
Published on: July 30, 2009
Pediatric high-field magnetic resonance imaging.
Hisham M Dahmoush1, Arastoo Vossough, Timothy P L Roberts
1Neuroradiology Section, Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Wood 2115, 324 South 34th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
Neuroimaging Clinics of North America
|May 3, 2012
Summary
High-field 3 Tesla (T) magnetic resonance (MR) imaging offers superior signal-to-noise ratio for pediatric neuroimaging. While enhancing diagnostic capabilities, 3 T MR requires specific technique adjustments for optimal pediatric use.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Pediatric Radiology
- Neuroimaging
Background:
- High-field 3 Tesla (T) magnetic resonance (MR) imaging offers a higher signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) compared to 1.5 T systems.
- This increased SNR can significantly benefit various clinical applications in pediatric patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the advantages of 3 T MR imaging in pediatric applications.
- To identify challenges and necessary modifications for optimal 3 T imaging in children.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical applications benefiting from increased SNR in 3 T MR.
- Discussion of specific pediatric neuroimaging techniques at 3 T.
Main Results:
- 3 T MR imaging enhances diagnostic capabilities in pediatric neuroimaging.
- Areas benefiting include high-resolution brain imaging, perfusion imaging, diffusion imaging, MR spectroscopy, and small part imaging.
Conclusions:
- 3 T MR imaging improves diagnostic efficacy in pediatric neuroimaging.
- Specific technique modifications are essential for optimizing 3 T imaging performance in children.
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