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Back to Fundamentals: Radiographic Evaluation of Thoracic Lines and Tubes in Children

Mark C Liszewski1, Pedro Daltro2, Edward Y Lee3

  • 1Departments of Radiology and Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Radiology, Children's Hospital at Montefiore and Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 111 E 210th St, Bronx, NY 10467.

AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|February 20, 2019
PubMed

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This review covers the radiographic appearance of common thoracic lines and tubes in pediatric patients. Radiologists must understand these devices for accurate interpretation in children.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Pediatric Imaging
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Thoracic support lines and tubes are common in pediatric hospital care.
  • Accurate interpretation of these devices is crucial for patient management.
  • The landscape of these devices is constantly evolving with new introductions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated review of thoracic lines and tubes in pediatric patients.
  • To describe the radiographic appearance of commonly used devices.
  • To aid radiologists in daily clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Review of radiographic appearances.
  • Focus on commonly used thoracic lines and tubes.
  • Emphasis on pediatric patient population.

Main Results:

  • Detailed radiographic characteristics of various thoracic lines and tubes.
  • Identification of key imaging features for each device.
  • Highlighting potential pitfalls in interpretation.

Conclusions:

  • Thoracic support lines and tubes are integral to pediatric care.
  • Radiologists require a strong understanding of these devices for accurate assessment.
  • Continuous education is necessary due to the introduction of new devices.

Keywords:
cardiac mechanical assist devicecardiac occluder deviceimplanted electrical devicepediatricvascular catheters

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