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Journal of Pediatric Neuroradiology 2016; 05(01): 020-025
DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1584276
Review Article
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart • New York

Use of Conventional and Advanced MRI Techniques in Accidental Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury

Dexter Mendoza
1   Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
,
Nadja Kadom
1   Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
2   Department of Radiology, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
,
Susan Palasis
1   Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
2   Department of Radiology, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
,
Sarah Milla
1   Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
2   Department of Radiology, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
,
Jason W. Allen
1   Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
3   Department of Neurology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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21 January 2016

21 January 2016

Publication Date:
30 May 2016 (online)

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Abstract

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has a complex and dynamic pathophysiology, and neuroimaging plays a critical role in its evaluation in the acute, subacute, and chronic settings. Here, we describe technical advancements in magnetic resonance (MR) imaging techniques that promote use of MRI for acute TBI in children to avoid radiation exposure. We also discuss the value of using advanced MR imaging techniques for research in children with TBI.

Keywords

traumatic brain injury - pediatric - children - head trauma
 

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