Neonatal body magnetic resonance imaging: preparation, performance and optimization

Performing and optimizing MRI of the chest, abdomen and pelvis in neonates and young infants can be challenging. This is a result of several factors, including patient size, desire to avoid or minimize sedation/general anesthesia, and the relative rarity of these examinations. However, with proper p...

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Published in:Pediatric radiology 2022-04, Vol.52 (4), p.676-684
Main Authors: Dillman, Jonathan R., Tkach, Jean A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anesthesia
Anesthesia, General
Child
Contrast agents
Contrast Media
Gadolinium
Humans
Image acquisition
Image quality
Imaging
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Infants
Intravenous administration
Magnetic resonance imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods
Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Neonatal Imaging
Neonates
Neuroradiology
Newborn babies
Nuclear Medicine
Oncology
Optimization
Patients
Pediatrics
Pelvis
Radiology
Ultrasound
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Summary:Performing and optimizing MRI of the chest, abdomen and pelvis in neonates and young infants can be challenging. This is a result of several factors, including patient size, desire to avoid or minimize sedation/general anesthesia, and the relative rarity of these examinations. However, with proper preparation and protocol optimization, high-quality diagnostic images can be acquired that can aid in diagnosis and patient management. In addition, numerous special considerations arise when performing body MRI in neonates compared to older pediatric patients. This review article provides an update on the performance and optimization of MRI of the body in neonates and infants. Furthermore, the authors present common indications for neonatal body MRI and discuss the use of intravenous gadolinium-based contrast agents in this vulnerable patient population.
ISSN:0301-0449
1432-1998
DOI:10.1007/s00247-021-05118-4