Paediatric lung imaging: the times they are a-changin'

What is it about?

Until recently, functional tests were the most important tools for the diagnosis and monitoring of lung diseases in children. Chest imaging has become very important to diagnose and to monitor lung disease. Since January 2016 a large number of papers have been published on innovations in chest CT and or MRI technology, and image analysis strategies and their application in different disease areas. Together, these papers underline the importance of chest imaging and image analysis for lung diseases in children. The focus of this review is on chest CT and MRI. Special attention is given to standardization of the imaging and image analysis process. The publications discussed underline the need for the paediatric pulmonology community to implement and integrate state-of-the-art imaging and image analysis techniques modalities into their laboratory for the benefit of their patients.

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