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ReviewRadiologie (Heidelberg, Germany)2025

[Magnetic resonance imaging of the pediatric chest].

Daniel Gräfe, Franz Wolfgang Hirsch

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Review in Radiologie (Heidelberg, Germany), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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2 authors.

Daniel GräfeInstitut für Kinderradiologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20A, 04103, Leipzig, Deutschland. daniel.graefe@medizin.uni-leipzig.de.
Franz Wolfgang HirschInstitut für Kinderradiologie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20A, 04103, Leipzig, Deutschland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMagnetic resonance imagining (MRI) has become a well-established radiation-free alternative to computed tomography (CT) in pediatric imaging but is still rarely used for lung evaluation due to technical limitations such as low proton density and motion artifacts.

objectiveTo demonstrate how pediatric lung MRI can be performed reliably despite its known limitations and how recent technical innovations enhance its diagnostic potential. MATERIALS AND

methodsBased on clinical experience from a university pediatric radiology center, a standardized thoracic MRI protocol for children is presented. It includes respiratory-triggered T2-weighted sequences and, when available, ultra-short TE (UTE) sequences. Emerging techniques such as ventilation-perfusion MRI and real-time MRI are also discussed.

resultsMost clinical questions can be addressed using respiratory-triggered T2-weighted sequences. UTE sequences improve visualization of aerated lung parenchyma and low-proton lesions. Real-time MRI significantly reduces motion artifacts and enables functional assessment, especially in unsedated infants and toddlers. Total exam time is 15-20 min.

conclusionPediatric lung MRI is a reliable, radiation-free alternative to CT in many cases. New sequence techniques like UTE and real-time MRI considerably expand its diagnostic range. Wider adoption could meaningfully reduce radiation exposure in children with chronic lung disease.

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Image EnhancementLungLung DiseasesMagnetic Resonance ImagingRespiratory-Gated Imaging TechniquesArtifactsChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansInfantInfant, NewbornMaleChildrenImaging diagnosticsLung diseasesReal-timeUltra-short echo time sequence

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