Pediatric radiology
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Pediatric radiology · Feb 2021
Overview of chest involvement at computed tomography in children with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Chest computed tomography (CT) findings in children with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been rarely reported in a comprehensive and systematic manner. ⋯ Symptoms associated with pulmonary involvement were most common in infants and young children. The lung lesions of most patients were absorbed and improved in about 9 days.
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Pediatric radiology · Feb 2021
Spinal ultrasound after failed landmarked-based lumbar puncture: a single institutional experience.
The safety and efficacy of US-guided lumbar puncture in children has been described. In the pediatric setting, children are frequently referred to interventional radiology only after a failed landmark-based attempt. Routine pre-procedure US in these children is useful to determine a safe level for subarachnoid access and to optimize success. ⋯ Limited spinal US following failed landmark-based lumbar punctures frequently identifies procedure-related complications and can augment patient selection for future image-guided lumbar punctures.
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Pediatric radiology · Sep 2020
Multicenter StudyThoracic imaging of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in children: a series of 91 cases.
Pulmonary infection with SARS-CoV-2 virus (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; COVID-19) has rapidly spread worldwide to become a global pandemic. ⋯ It seems unnecessary to perform chest imaging in children to diagnose COVID-19. Chest radiography can be used in symptomatic children to assess airway infection or pneumonia. CT should be reserved for when there is clinical concern to assess for possible complications, especially in children with coexisting medical conditions.