Episode notes
In this QUAD Conference presentation, Dr. Doug von Allmen from Cincinnati Children’s shares groundbreaking research on using ultrashort echo-time MRI to evaluate tracheomalacia in neonates with esophageal atresia (EA). This innovative imaging technique offers a non-invasive, sedation-free, and radiation-free way to assess airway weakness and create detailed 3D models for better surgical planning.
Key Highlights:
- New Diagnostic Tool: Ultrashort echo-time MRI offers high-resolution imaging without the need for sedation or radiation.
- Study Findings: Patients with long gap esophageal atresia showed more severe tracheomalacia than those with short gap EA.
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Analysis: Repair improves upper trachea eccentricity but m ...
Keywords
pediatric surgerymrieaesophageal atresiaradiationsome4pedsurgtracheatracheomalaciapedsurgEsophagealPost-OperativeLong Gap Esophageal Atresiaimagingimaging techniquesultrashortecho-timeneonatesnon-invasivesedation-freeradiation-freeairway weakness3D modelssedationpost-operative monitoring