http://www.appliedradiology.com RSS Feed on Applied Radiologyhttp://www.appliedradiology.com//Issues/2001/04/Supplements/Use-of-contrast-material-in-pediatric-magnetic-resonance-imaging.aspxMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques are gaining popularity in pediatric imaging, chiefly because they provide high soft-tissue contrast, allow multiplanar visualization, and do not use ionizing radiation. Contrast-enhanced MRI studies offer certain advantages over non-enhanced studies. This paper describes the commonly used T1 and T2 magnetic resonance contrast materials and their indications, as well as newer applications in pediatric imaging.Wednesday, 16 Jan 2002 23:19:58 GMT