Kibrom BT, Manyazewal T, Demma BD, Feleke TH, Kabtimer AS, Ayele ND, Korsa EW, Hailu SS. Emerging technologies in pediatric radiology: current developments and future prospects.
Pediatr Radiol 2024;
54:1428-1436. [PMID:
39012407 DOI:
10.1007/s00247-024-05997-3]
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Abstract
Radiological imaging is a crucial diagnostic tool for the pediatric population. However, it is associated with several unique challenges in this age group compared to adults. These challenges mainly come from the fact that children are not small-sized adults and differ in development, anatomy, physiology, and pathology compared to adults. This paper reviews relevant articles published between January 2015 and October 2023 to analyze challenges associated with imaging technologies currently used in pediatric radiology, emerging technologies, and their role in resolving the challenges and future prospects of pediatric radiology. In recent decades, imaging technologies have advanced rapidly, developing advanced ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, nuclear imaging, teleradiology, artificial intelligence, machine learning, three-dimensional printing, radiomics, and radiogenomics, among many others. By prioritizing the unique needs of pediatric patients while developing such technologies, we can significantly alleviate the challenges faced in pediatric radiology.
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