Pediatric_radiology.pdf
Pediatric_radiology.pdf
Pediatric Imaging Cases-
Mysteries Solved with
Radiology
Dorothy Bulas M.D.
David Kushner M.D.
Children’s National Medical Center
George Washington University
No disclosures by the authors
Objectives
• Understand indications for imaging studies
– Ultrasound
– CT/MRI
– Nuclear Medicine
• Order appropriate radiologic work up for
Common diagnostic disorders
Imaging issues
• Radiation exposure
• Sedation risk
• Cost
• Discomfort
Fluoroscopy
Pro
• No sedation
Indications
• GI - malrotation, vascular rings, IBD,
ulcers,Hirsprung, strictures, aspiration
• GU- Reflux, posterior urethral valves,
neurogenic bladder
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