Synopsis
MRI
is an outstanding modality for pediatric body imaging, and offers the prime
advantage of lack of ionizing radiation.
However, it is often under-utilized due to challenges with patient
cooperation and reliable image quality.
Many of these issues stem from motion artifacts and bloated protocols. This presentation will cover common imaging
indications in the extremities, pelvis, abdomen, and chest, providing
streamlined protocols for each.
Several
methods for rapid musculoskeletal imaging will be reviewed. These include targeted protocols and
higher-dimensional acquisitions. An
approach to abdominal and pelvic MRI will be presented that uses only a couple
of sequences to obtain T2-weighted and post-contrast T1 weighted scans. Tradeoffs between various methods of T2
weighted imaging will be reviewed.
Further, for MRA and MR venography of the torso, streamlined protocols
will be presented that are well-suited to sedated children. Contrast-enhanced imaging techniques that
minimize motion will be presented.Overview
MRI
is an outstanding modality for pediatric body imaging, and offers the prime
advantage of lack of ionizing radiation.
However, it is often under-utilized due to challenges with patient
cooperation and reliable image quality.
Many of these issues stem from motion artifacts and bloated protocols. This presentation will cover common imaging
indications in the extremities, pelvis, abdomen, and chest, providing
streamlined protocols for each.
Several
methods for rapid musculoskeletal imaging will be reviewed. These include targeted protocols and
higher-dimensional acquisitions. An
approach to abdominal and pelvic MRI will be presented that uses only a couple
of sequences to obtain T2-weighted and post-contrast T1 weighted scans. Tradeoffs between various methods of T2
weighted imaging will be reviewed.
Further, for MRA and MR venography of the torso, streamlined protocols
will be presented that are well-suited to sedated children. Contrast-enhanced imaging techniques that
minimize motion will be presented.
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