Pediatric Radiology: Page 94

Ultrasound beats CT as second choice for pediatric chest disorders

By N. Shivapriya

CHICAGO - There is more evidence for the use of ultrasound instead of CT, with its dangers of ionizing radiation, for chest disorders in children. For many cases in which plain film is insufficient, ultrasound can be the second modality of choice instead of CT, according to research from the Rambam Medical Center in Israel.

December 2, 2004

Pelvic x-ray not mandatory for abdominal trauma in children, study finds

By N. Shivapriya

CHICAGO - In an age when scanning patients has become routine, new research presented at the RSNA finds that pelvic radiograph is not indicated for blunt abdominal trauma in children younger than 12 years, unless the trauma was caused by a motor vehicle crash or certain other factors pertain to the case.

November 30, 2004

Ultrasound aids congenital hypothyroidism diagnosis

By N. Shivapriya

CHICAGO - Sonography can help diagnose congenital hypothyroidism, and it should be included with scintigraphy and laboratory studies for neonatal screening of the disorder, according to a presentation at the RSNA meeting on Monday.

November 28, 2004

Ultrasound alters management of infants with genitourinary disorders

By Shalmali Pal

SAN FRANCISCO - Echogenicity is a better predictor of renal function than parenchymal thinning on postnatal ultrasound, according to a presenter at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) meeting. This sonographic data can help clinicians prognosticate the outcome of further radiological testing, as well as counsel patients and their families.

October 13, 2004

3D CTA reveals neonate cardiac anomalies when echo results uncertain

By Shalmali Pal

SAN FRANCISCO - In high-risk infants with congenital heart disease, echocardiography is the imaging gold standard. But when echocardiographic results are inconclusive, clinicians should consider CT angiography (CTA) before moving on to more invasive procedures, according to a presentation at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) meeting.

October 11, 2004

Camtronics adds Columbus Children's

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Cardiac image management provider Camtronics Medical Systems has signed a deal to install its CardioIMS pediatric cardiovascular information system at Columbus Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH.

September 6, 2004

MR colonography finds inflammatory bowel disease in kids

By Eric Barnes

Unprepped MR colonography is a promising new tool for assessing inflammatory bowel diseases in children, offering a number of advantages over conventional colonoscopy, according to radiologists at the University of Rome "La Sapienza" in Italy.

July 11, 2004

MRS predicts severity of brain injury in abused infants

By Tracie L. Thompson

After a shaken baby recovers from the immediate trauma that prompted medical intervention, it may be difficult to distinguish those who suffered more significant and long-lasting brain injury. Presenters at the American Society of Neuroradiology meeting in Seattle said an MR spectroscopy (MRS) exam in the acute phase may actually distinguish those children quite accurately.

June 9, 2004

Diagnostic Ultrasound debuts pediatric bladder-volume device

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Volumetric ultrasound developer Diagnostic Ultrasound of Bothell, WA, has introduced a new pediatric bladder-volume instrument, Pediatric BladderScan BVI 6200.

May 17, 2004

Part IV: Imaging the pediatric patient: CT applications in pediatric imaging

AuntMinnie.com presents the final installment of a four-part white paper on pediatric imaging tips and techniques by radiologic technologist Douglas Clark, who discusses CT dose reduction, imaging protocol, and shares some unusual cases.

May 11, 2004

Part III: Imaging the pediatric patient: the use of CT in pediatric imaging

CT scanning in the pediatric population presents a unique set of potential problems. Rapid respiratory rate, voluntary motion, and less body fat (you remember those days) all present unique challenges. RT Douglas Clark brings your attention to the to considerations involved in pediatric sedation.

May 6, 2004

CT shows lab tests fail to predict pediatric trauma

By Eric Barnes

SAN FRANCISCO - Emergency physicians are often reluctant to scan pediatric trauma patients with CT, in hopes of avoiding excessive radiation exposure. However, two new studies confirm that the battery of lab tests commonly ordered when young patients present to the emergency room fails miserably at predicting injury.

May 5, 2004

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