X-ray-free protocol for pectus deformities based on magnetic resonance imaging and a low-cost portable three-dimensional scanning device: a preliminary study.

Marc-Samir Guillot Rouchaud AymericCharbel MounayerJérémy TricardAlexis BelgacemEmilie AuditeauOlivier OmraamLaurent FourcadeQuentin Ballouhey

Published in: Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery (2021)

Non-irradiant pectus deformity assessment is possible in clinical practice, replacing CT with MRI and 3D scanning as a possible readily-accessible monitoring tool.

Keyphrases

low cost
contrast enhanced
magnetic resonance imaging
electron microscopy
high resolution
dual energy
clinical practice
computed tomography
magnetic resonance
diffusion weighted imaging
randomized controlled trial
image quality
positron emission tomography
mass spectrometry
clinical evaluation