Dual-energy CT (DECT) refers to the acquisition of CT datasets at two different energy spectra, which allows differentiation and classification of tissues. The purpose of this this poster is to describe post-processing algorithms and clinical applications of DECT in children on a dual-source CT system. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2017 Annual Meeting & Categorical Course , 2017

Authors: Qi Jing, Eutsler Eric, Siegel Marilyn

Keywords: Dual energy CT, Pediatric Radiology, Clinical application

Postoperative abscess is the most common complication of perforated appendicitis in children with an incidence of 3-25%. Though the imaging algorithms for diagnosis of pediatric appendicitis have evolved to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the use of MRI for post-operative evaluation of these children remains in its infancy. The purpose of our study was to evaluate our experience with a rapid non-contrast MR protocol for evaluation of post-appendectomy cases with concern for abscess. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2017 Annual Meeting & Categorical Course , 2017

Authors: Lee Megan, Eutsler Eric, Sheybani Elizabeth, Khanna Geetika

Keywords: MRI, appendicitis, abscess