Follow-up of acute pulmonary complications in cystic fibrosis by magnetic resonance imaging: a pilot study |
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Authors: | Hebestreit A Schultz G Trusen A Hebestreit H |
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Institution: | Kinderklinik, Universit?t Würzburg, Germany. a.hebestreit@mail.uni-wuerzburg.de |
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Abstract: | The aim of this pilot study was to obtain information on the value of MRI in the follow-up of atelectasis and pneumonic infiltrates in cystic fibrosis (CF). Six patients aged 5-15 y were initially examined using chest X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Both methods provided identical information. During follow-up, MRI proved suitable to monitor pulmonary complications. CONCLUSION: MRI of the lung is feasible and valuable in the follow-up of atelectasis and pulmonary infiltrates in CF. |
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Keywords: | Atelectasis children magnetic resonance imaging pneumonic infiltrate |
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