Current and evolving directions in childhood tuberculosis imaging
(Source: Pediatric Radiology)
Source: Pediatric Radiology - December 30, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Is there a skeletal age index that can predict accurate curve progression in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis? A systematic review
ConclusionSkeletal maturity quantification for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis has the potential to significantly modify disease management. However, idiopathic scoliosis is a complex and multifactorial disease: therefore, it is unlikely that a single index will ever be sufficient to predict its evolution. Therefore, as more adolescent idiopathic scoliosis progression-associated indexes are identified, a collective scientific effort should be made to develop a therapeutic strategy based on reliable and reproducible algorithms. (Source: Pediatric Radiology)
Source: Pediatric Radiology - December 29, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Evaluation of meniscal elasticity using shear wave elastography in obese children and adolescents: a preliminary cross-sectional study
ConclusionMeniscal stiffness is increased in obese children and adolescents. (Source: Pediatric Radiology)
Source: Pediatric Radiology - December 28, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Diagnosis of obstetric brachial plexus injury in a 2-year-old girl using high ‑frequency ultrasonography
We describe an unusual case of infant obstetric brachial plexus injury located in the cervical (C)5 –C6 brachial plexus nerve, which was preoperatively diagnosed using high-frequency ultrasonography (US) at 2 years of age. The girl was diagnosed with a right clavicular fracture because of shoulder dystocia. She had been showing movement limitations of her entire right upper limb after fracture healing and was then referred to our hospital at 2 years of age. High-frequency US showed that the roots of the right brachial plexus ran continuously, but the diameter of C6 was thinner on the affected side than on the contralat...
Source: Pediatric Radiology - December 28, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Reversed cortico-medullary differentiation in the fetal and neonatal kidneys: an indicator of poor prognosis?
ConclusionsSix different diagnoses were established in patients presenting with a reversed cortico-medullary differentiation renal pattern. This finding was associated with poor outcome in six cases. An acute prenatal diagnosis of reversed cortico-medullary differentiation improves pre- and postnatal work-up and guides counseling and genetic testing.Graphical abstract (Source: Pediatric Radiology)
Source: Pediatric Radiology - December 27, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Endovascular closure of a congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunt for the treatment of hepatopulmonary syndrome in an infant
We describe a case of a 5-month-old male with heterotaxy with polysplenia presenting with new onset hypoxemia. Subsequent evaluation identified an extrahepatic portosystemic shunt arising from the confluence of the main portal and superior mesenteric veins draining into the left renal vein. To treat his hypoxemia and prevent future complications of shunting, the patient underwent a successful single-stage endovascular closure. (Source: Pediatric Radiology)
Source: Pediatric Radiology - December 23, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Development and clinical feasibility of a reduced-dose radiograph in children for feeding tube placement
ConclusionRDFTR significantly reduces radiation dose in children with temporary feeding tubes while maintaining visibility of tube tip.Graphical Abstract (Source: Pediatric Radiology)
Source: Pediatric Radiology - December 23, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Liver magnetic resonance elastography and fat fraction in pediatric patients with cystic fibrosis versus healthy children
ConclusionsPatients with CF had higher liver stiffness than the control group, and patients with CF-related liver disease had higher liver stiffness than both the CF patients without CF-related liver disease and the control group. Patients with CF had a higher fat fraction than the control group. Noninvasive assessment of liver involvement using MR elastography/spectroscopy can support the diagnosis of CF-related liver disease and the follow-up of patients with CF.Graphical abstract (Source: Pediatric Radiology)
Source: Pediatric Radiology - December 22, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
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Source: Pediatric Radiology - December 20, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Embolization for pediatric trauma: should we revise the role of interventional radiology?
(Source: Pediatric Radiology)
Source: Pediatric Radiology - December 20, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
A survey of non-sedate practices when acquiring pediatric magnetic resonance imaging examinations
ConclusionNon-sedate practice utilization in pediatric MRI was near-universal but widely variable across sites, ages, and locales, with room for broader adoption. Although on average non-sedate practice success rates were similar, the range in use and outcomes suggest a need for standardized implementation guidelines, including patient selection and outcome metrics, to optimize utilization and inform educational initiatives.Graphical abstract (Source: Pediatric Radiology)
Source: Pediatric Radiology - December 19, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Comparison of chest radiographs against minimum intensity projection reconstruction computed tomography scans for detection of airway stenosis in children with lymphobronchial tuberculosis
ConclusionThe diagnosis of pulmonary TB in children continues to rely heavily on imaging, and we have shown that in young children, chest radiographs had a high sensitivity and specificity for detecting airway stenosis at certain anatomical sites, when adequately visualized, resulting from tuberculous lymph node compression at left main bronchus and bronchus intermedius. For most sites, the interobserver agreement was poor. Stenosis of the left main bronchus and bronchus intermedius should be the focus of chest radiograph interpretation and can assist both diagnosis and classification of patients for treatment.Graphical Ab...
Source: Pediatric Radiology - December 15, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Artificial intelligence-based detection of paediatric appendicular skeletal fractures: performance and limitations for common fracture types and locations
ConclusionsThe diagnostic performance of BoneView is promising for forearm and lower leg fractures. However, improvement is mandatory before clinicians can rely solely on AI-based paediatric fracture detection using this software.Graphical Abstract (Source: Pediatric Radiology)
Source: Pediatric Radiology - December 15, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
BoneXpert-derived bone health index reference curves constructed on healthy Indian children and adolescents
ConclusionReference data has been provided for the screening of bone health status of Indian children and adolescents.Graphical Abstract (Source: Pediatric Radiology)
Source: Pediatric Radiology - December 15, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Unusual pediatric lung infections: imaging findings
AbstractPediatric lung infections continue to be a leading cause of pediatric morbidity and mortality. Although both pediatric and general radiologists are familiar with typical lung infections and their imaging findings in children, relatively rare lung infections continue to present a diagnostic challenge. In addition, the advances in radiological imaging and emergence of several new lung infections in recent years facilitated the need for up-to-date knowledge on this topic. In this review article, we discuss the imaging findings of pediatric lung infections caused by unusual/uncommon and new pathogens. We review the epi...
Source: Pediatric Radiology - December 14, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
