Advances in pediatric body MRI

Pediatr Radiol. 2011 Sep;41 Suppl 2(Suppl 2):549-54. doi: 10.1007/s00247-011-2103-6. Epub 2011 Aug 17.

Abstract

MRI offers an alternative to CT, and thus is central to an ALARA strategy. However, long exam times, limited magnet availability, and motion artifacts are barriers to expanded use of MRI. This article reviews developments in pediatric body MRI that might reduce these barriers: high field systems, acceleration, navigation and newer contrast agents.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen / pathology
  • Artifacts
  • Cardiovascular System / pathology
  • Child
  • Contrast Media
  • Gadolinium
  • Gadolinium DTPA
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement / methods
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • Pediatrics / methods*
  • Pelvis / pathology

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Organometallic Compounds
  • gadolinium ethoxybenzyl DTPA
  • Gadolinium
  • Gadolinium DTPA
  • gadofosveset trisodium