Magnetic resonance imaging accuracy before surgery in children with retropharyngeal abscesses.

Mariasole ConteFrancesco VinciEnrico MuzziArianna CanutoEgidio Barbi Giorgio Cozzi

Published in: Journal of paediatrics and child health (2021)

MRI and CT scans showed similar accuracy in predicting successful pus drainage during surgery; therefore, it could be a valid alternative in the diagnosis of RPA in children.

Keyphrases

magnetic resonance imaging
contrast enhanced
minimally invasive
computed tomography
coronary artery bypass
young adults
surgical site infection
dual energy
magnetic resonance
diffusion weighted imaging
image quality
positron emission tomography
acute coronary syndrome
atrial fibrillation