Practical Protocol for Lung Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Common Clinical Indications

Overview

Journal Pediatr Radiol

Specialty Pediatrics

Date 2021 May 26

PMID 34037828

Citations 20

Authors

Kushaljit Singh Sodhi

Pierluigi Ciet

Shreyas Vasanawala

Juergen Biederer

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Abstract

Imaging speed, spatial resolution and availability have made CT the favored cross-sectional imaging modality for evaluating various respiratory diseases of children - but only for the price of a radiation exposure. MRI is increasingly being appreciated as an alternative to CT, not only for offering three-dimensional (3-D) imaging without radiation exposure at only slightly inferior spatial resolution, but also for its superior soft-tissue contrast and exclusive morpho-functional imaging capacities beyond the scope of CT. Continuing technical improvements and experience with this so far under-utilized modality contribute to a growing acceptance of MRI for an increasing number of indications, in particular for pediatric patients. This review article provides the reader with practical easy-to-use protocols for common clinical indications in children. This is intended to encourage pediatric radiologists to appreciate the new horizons for applications of this rapidly evolving technique in the field of pediatric respiratory diseases.

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