Diffusion-weighted MRI of abscess formations in children and young adults
- 12 August 2012
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in World Journal of Pediatrics
- Vol. 8 (3) , 229-234
Abstract
Diffusion-weighted MRI (DWI) is helpful for detection of brain abscess and pelvic abscess in adults. In the present study, we evaluated the diagnostic performance of DWI in children and young adults with abdominal and soft tissue abscess formations.Keywords
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