Nonsedated Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Visualization of the Velopharynx in the Pediatric Population. (February 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kotlarek, Katelyn J.; Sitzman, Thomas J.; Williams, Jessica L.; Perry, Jamie L.
• Is Part Of: Cleft palate-craniofacial journal. Volume 60:Number 2(2023)
• Page Start: 249
• Page End: 252
• Publication Date: 2023-02
• Subjects: Velopharyngeal function -- magnetic resonance imaging -- pediatrics; Cleft palate -- Periodicals; Skull -- Abnormalities -- Periodicals; Cranial manipulation -- Periodicals; Skull -- Abnormalities -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Face -- Abnormalities -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Fente palatine -- Périodiques; Crâne -- Malformations -- Périodiques; Manipulation crânienne -- Périodiques; Crâne -- Malformations -- Chirurgie -- Périodiques; Face -- Malformations -- Chirurgie -- Périodiques; Cleft palate; Cranial manipulation; Face -- Abnormalities -- Surgery; Skull -- Abnormalities; Skull -- Abnormalities -- Surgery; Cleft Lip; Cleft Palate; Facial Bones -- abnormalities; Skull -- abnormalities; Periodicals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 617.522
• DOI: 10.1177/10556656211057361
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1055-6656

Abstract

Background: Non-sedated MRI is gaining traction in clinical settings for visualization of the velopharynx in children with velopharyngeal insufficiency. However, the behavioral adaptation and training aspects that are essential for successful pediatric MRI have received limited attention. Solution: We outline a program of behavioral modifications combined with patient education and provider training that has led to high success rates for non-sedated velopharyngeal MRI in children.