Feed and wrap magnetic resonance urography provides anatomic and functional imaging in infants without anesthesia

Sila Kurugol, Catherine M. Seager, Hatim Thaker, Jaume Coll-Font, Onur Afacan, Reid C. Nichols, Simon K. Warfield, Richard S. Lee*, Jeanne S. Chow

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)116-120
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Pediatric Urology
Volume16
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 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

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