Open AccessClinical application of advanced MR methods in children: points to consider
Author(s) -
Wilke Marko,
Groeschel Samuel,
Lorenzen Anna,
Rona Sabine,
Schuhmann Martin U.,
Ernemann Ulrike,
KrägelohMann Ingeborg
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
annals of clinical and translational neurology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.824
H-Index - 42
ISSN - 2328-9503
DOI - 10.1002/acn3.658
Subject(s) - medicine , session (web analytics) , interpretation (philosophy) , task (project management) , perspective (graphical) , medical physics , plan (archaeology) , tractography , subject (documents) , diffusion mri , artificial intelligence , computer science , magnetic resonance imaging , radiology , world wide web , management , economics , programming language , archaeology , history
The application of both functional MRI and diffusion MR tractography prior to a neurosurgical operation is well established in adults, but less so in children, for several reasons. For this review, we have identified several aspects (task design, subject preparation, actual scanning session, data processing, interpretation of results, and decision‐making) where pediatric peculiarities should be taken into account. Further, we not only systematically identify common issues, but also provide solutions, based on our experience as well as a review of the pertinent literature. The aim is to provide the clinician as well as the imaging scientist with information that helps to plan, conduct, and interpret such a clinically‐indicated exam in a way that maximizes benefit for, and minimizes the burden on the individual child.