Spinal ultrasound in infants

Br J Radiol. 2002 Apr;75(892):384-92. doi: 10.1259/bjr.75.892.750384.

Abstract

This paper discusses the indications for spinal ultrasound, including its advantages and disadvantages compared with spinal MRI. The features and ultrasound findings both in normal infants and in those with spinal dysraphism are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Patient Selection
  • Spinal Cord / diagnostic imaging*
  • Spinal Dysraphism / classification
  • Spinal Dysraphism / diagnosis
  • Spinal Dysraphism / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ultrasonography