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Abstract #5126

Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MR Lymphangiogram of the Central Lymphatic System in Children: Overcoming the challenges in a non-hybrid environment

Mei Yu Poon1, Chi Yan Iris Chung1, Kin Fen Kevin Fung1, Wing Kei Carol Ng1, and Yee Ling Elaine Kan1
1Radiology, Hong Kong Children’s Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong

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Motivation: Performing dynamic contrast-enhanced MR lymphangiogram (DCMRL) in children require general anesthesia. In a non-hybrid environment, the nodal puncture for DCMRL is often performed in the angiography suite. Transporting a pediatric patient under general anesthesia with needles to an MRI environment presents unique challenges.

Goal(s): Develop a safe and effective workflow for DCMRL in non-hybrid setting.

Approach: Meticulous planning and collaborations between radiology and anesthesiology teams ensure safe execution of DCMRL. Using contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) also improve the logistic of intranodal DCMRL by minimizing patient transfer.

Results: Careful coordination between Radiology and Anesthetic team results in successful and safe intranodal and intrahepatic DCMRL. .

Impact: The ability to perform DCMRL in non-hybrid environment has significant implications for accurate diagnosis of lymphatic diseases, enabling improved treatment planning and better patient outcomes.

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