Retrospective Review of Rapid Pediatric Brain MR Imaging at an Academic Institution Including Practice Trends and Factors Affecting Scan Times

In every case of initial work-up and follow-up, rapid brain MR imaging effectively evaluated ventricular size and/or intracranial fluid and represents a viable alternative to CT scanning, irrespective of a child's age or clinical condition. For this indication and patient group, MR imaging is now the predominant imaging method in our practice.