Role of Computed Tomography in Pediatric Abdominal Conditions

In the pediatric patient, computed tomography (CT) scan as an imaging modality for evaluation of the abdomen is to be used judiciously. The use of correct scanning protocols, single phase scanning, scanning only when required are key factors to minimize radiation doses to the child, while providing...

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Published inIndian journal of pediatrics Vol. 83; no. 7; pp. 691 - 701
Main Authors Eapen, Anu, Gibikote, Sridhar
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New Delhi Springer India 01.07.2016
Subjects
Abdominal Injuries - diagnostic imaging
Child
Gynecology
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Pediatrics
Retrospective Studies
Review Article
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Wounds, Nonpenetrating
Neoplasm
CT
Inflammation
Trauma
Radiation
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Summary:In the pediatric patient, computed tomography (CT) scan as an imaging modality for evaluation of the abdomen is to be used judiciously. The use of correct scanning protocols, single phase scanning, scanning only when required are key factors to minimize radiation doses to the child, while providing diagnostic quality. CT is the preferred modality in the evaluation of trauma, to assess extent of solid organ or bowel injury. It is also useful in several inflammatory conditions such as inflammatory bowel diseases and acute pancreatitis. CT also has an important role in evaluating intra-abdominal tumors, although magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used as an alternative to CT.
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ISSN:0019-5456
0973-7693
DOI:10.1007/s12098-016-2030-5