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Published in: Pediatric Radiology 10/2012

01-10-2012 | Review

The challenges of neonatal magnetic resonance imaging

Authors: Owen J. Arthurs, Andrea Edwards, Topun Austin, Martin J. Graves, David J. Lomas

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 10/2012

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Abstract

Improved neonatal survival rates and antenatal diagnostic imaging is generating a growing demand for postnatal MRI examinations. Neonatal brain MRI is now becoming standard clinical care in many settings, but with the exception of some research centres, the technique has not been optimised for imaging neonates and small children. Here, we review some of the challenges involved in neonatal MRI, including recent advances in overall MR practicality and nursing practice, to address some of the ways in which the MR experience could be made more neonate-friendly.
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Metadata
Title
The challenges of neonatal magnetic resonance imaging
Authors
Owen J. Arthurs
Andrea Edwards
Topun Austin
Martin J. Graves
David J. Lomas
Publication date
01-10-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 10/2012
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-012-2430-2

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