Abstract
Objective: To describe a technique for performing magnetic resonance urogram (MRU) in infants without sedation or anesthesia. Methods: Eighteen infants underwent MRU in the absence of sedating medications using a ‘feed and wrap’ technique (FW-MRU). Dynamic contrast enhanced images were obtained. Dynamic radial VIBE and compressed sensing image reconstruction were used to correct for motion artifact. Results: Seventeen of the 18 patients had successful FW-MRU. Feed and wrap’ magnetic resonance urogram provided high-quality anatomic and functional renal data. Conclusion: Initial experience with FW-MRU demonstrates it to be a promising anesthesia-free modality for obtaining anatomic and functional imaging of the urinary tract in infants.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 116-120 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Pediatric Urology |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2020 |
Funding
2018 BCH Translational Research Program Pilot Research Award. 2018 AGA- Boston Scientific Technology and Innovation Pilot Award. 2017 Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Career Development Award. 2019 Society of Pediatric Radiology (SPR) Multiinstitutional Pilot Award.
Keywords
- Imaging
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Pediatrics
- Prenatal hydronephrosis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Urology
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health