When evaluating a child with a potential septic hip, prompt diagnosis is important to prevent potential complications such as chondrolysis and avascular necrosis. The diagnosis often requires emergent aspiration of fluid from the hip by a skilled practitioner, traditionally a pediatric radiologist. However, the workforce of pediatric radiologists is dwindling, with retiring physicians being difficult to replace, leading to an overstretched workforce, many of whom may lack interventional skills. Lack of workforce may lead to the restructuring of medical tasks, including hip aspirations. The purpose of this study was to gauge the current participation rate of pediatric radiologists versus other specialties in performing emergency hip aspirations. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2025 Annual Meeting , 2025

Authors: Zucker Evan, Shailam Randheer, Gee Michael, Victoria Teresa

Keywords: Workload, Hip, Emergencies

The purpose of this exhibit is to describe the expected physiological post-mortem changes in the fetus and children using different imaging modalities. These post-mortem changes are affected by a variety of antemortem and postmortem factors, amongst all, the age of the fetus or child, the organ system in question, and the extent of fluid shifts and tissue changes are the most crucial and help to guide the imaging modality of choice in post-mortem period. It is imperative to understand organ-system-specific post-mortem changes for satisfactory reporting of post-mortem imaging in children. When in doubt, a review of perimortem clinical details and a correlation with antemortem/antenatal imaging findings may assist in reaching the final diagnosis. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2023 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2023

Authors: Gupta Neetika, Snyder Elizabeth, Victoria Teresa, Arthurs Owen, Miller Elka

Keywords: Postmortem Imaging, Physiological changes, Expected changes

To evaluate the sociodemographic and exam-related characteristics associated with child life specialist intervention (CLSI) success or failure in acquiring non-sedated pediatric MRI Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2023 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2023

Authors: Pena Trujillo Valeria, Gallo-bernal Sebastian, Weagle Kathryn, Victoria Teresa, Gee Michael

Keywords: Child Life Specialist, MRI, Non-sedated

To develop an AI-based automatic tool for Amniotic fluid volume (AFV) and fetal weight (FW) quantification that easily integrates into everyday diagnostic workflow Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2025 Annual Meeting , 2025

Authors: Pena Trujillo Valeria, Alkhadrawi Adham, Gallo Sebastian, Langarica Saul, Jaimes Camilo, Gee Michael, Do Synho, Victoria Teresa

Keywords: Fetal MRI, Artificial Intelligence, Diagnostic

To evaluate the usability, workflow impact, and communication effectiveness of an asynchronous electronic consultation (e-Consult) platform implemented within pediatric radiology department. The platform was assessed from the perspectives of both pediatric care providers and radiologists following its integration at a tertiary academic medical center. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2026 Annual Meeting , 2026

Authors: Shoaib Navaira, Rigsby Devyn, Patrick Lenehan, Clark Kendall, Gallo Sebastian, Egan Natalie, Victoria Teresa, Gee Michael, Sagar Pallavi

Keywords: Consult, Workload, Quality Improvement

Computed tomography (CT) is widely used in pediatric thoracic imaging but involves ionizing radiation. Zero Echo Time (ZTE) MRI enables silent, free-breathing, non-contrast imaging of short-T2 tissues like lung and bone. We aimed to optimize a 4D ZTE MRI protocol for pediatric chest imaging and evaluate the impact of deep learning (DL) reconstruction on diagnostic image quality. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2026 Annual Meeting , 2026

Authors: Shoaib Navaira, Gee Michael, Sagar Pallavi, Patrick Lenehan, Rigsby Devyn, Clark Kendall, Gallo Sebastian, Harrington Samantha, De Arcos Jose, Milshteyn Eugene, Victoria Teresa

Keywords: Chest MRI, Deep Learning, Free-Breathing MRI