Magnetic resonance imaging of the larynx in the pediatric population: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) techniques to image the larynx have evolved rapidly into a promising and safe imaging modality, without need for sedation or ionizing radiation. MRI is therefore of great interest to image pediatric laryngeal diseases. Our aim was to review MRI developments relevant for the pediatric larynx and to discuss future imaging options.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted to identify all morphological and diagnostic studies in which MRI was used to image the pediatric larynx, laryngeal disease, or vocal cords.

Results

Fourteen articles were included: three studies on anatomical imaging of the larynx, two studies on Diffusion Weighted Imaging, four studies on vocal cord imaging and five studies on the effect of anaesthesiology

SUBMITTER: Elders BBLJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6590591 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature