Pediatric Spinal Ultrasound: Neonatal and Intraoperative Applications

Abstract The purpose of this article is to review the utility of ultrasound as a screening tool for spinal diseases in neonates and infants and its intraoperative value in selected pediatric neurosurgical disorders. A review of spinal embryology followed by a description of common spinal diseases in...

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Published in:Seminars in ultrasound, CT, and MRI CT, and MRI, 2017-04, Vol.38 (2), p.126-142
Main Authors: Alvarado, Enrique, MD, Leach, James, MD, Caré, Marguerite, MD, Mangano, Francesco, MD, O′Hara, Sara, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Newborn, Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Radiology
Spinal Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Spine - diagnostic imaging
Ultrasonography - methods
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Summary:Abstract The purpose of this article is to review the utility of ultrasound as a screening tool for spinal diseases in neonates and infants and its intraoperative value in selected pediatric neurosurgical disorders. A review of spinal embryology followed by a description of common spinal diseases in neonates assessed with ultrasound is presented. Indications for spinal ultrasound in neonates, commonly identified conditions, and the importance of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in selected cases are emphasized. Additionally, the use of ultrasound in selected neurosurgical spinal diseases in pediatric patients is presented with MRI and intraoperative correlation. Technique, limitations, and pitfalls are discussed.
ISSN:0887-2171
1558-5034
DOI:10.1053/j.sult.2016.07.003