Pediatric Chest MR Imaging: Sedation, Techniques, and Extracardiac Vessels

Thoracic MR imaging in the pediatric population provides unique challenges requiring tailored protocols and a practical approach to pediatric issues, such as patient motion and sedation. Concern regarding the use of ionizing radiation in the pediatric population has continued to advance the use of M...

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Published inMagnetic resonance imaging clinics of North America Vol. 23; no. 2; p. 321
Main Authors Baez, Juan C, Seethamraju, Ravi T, Mulkern, Robert, Ciet, Pierluigi, Lee, Edward Y
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.2015
Subjects
Adolescent
Aorta, Thoracic - abnormalities
Child, Preschool
Conscious Sedation
Female
Humans
Infant
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods
Male
Mediastinum - blood supply
Thorax - blood supply
Vascular anomalies and abnormalities
MR imaging
Pediatric patients
MR imaging technique
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Summary:Thoracic MR imaging in the pediatric population provides unique challenges requiring tailored protocols and a practical approach to pediatric issues, such as patient motion and sedation. Concern regarding the use of ionizing radiation in the pediatric population has continued to advance the use of MR imaging despite these challenges. This article provides a practical approach to thoracic vascular MR imaging with special attention paid to pediatric-specific issues such as sedation. Thoracic vascular anatomy and pathology are discussed with an emphasis on protocols that can facilitate accurate diagnosis.
ISSN:1557-9786
DOI:10.1016/j.mric.2015.01.010