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Review of diffusion tensor imaging and its application in children

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Diffusion MRI is an imaging technique that uses the random motion of water to probe tissue microstructure. Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) can quantitatively depict the organization and connectivity of white matter. Given the non-invasiveness of the technique, DTI has become a widely used tool for researchers and clinicians to examine the white matter of children. This review covers the basics of diffusion-weighted imaging and diffusion tensor imaging and discusses examples of their clinical application in children.

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Dr. J. I. Berman receives a consulting fee from McGowan Associates. Dr. G. A. Vorona has no financial interests, investigational or off-label uses to disclose.

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Vorona, G.A., Berman, J.I. Review of diffusion tensor imaging and its application in children. Pediatr Radiol 45 (Suppl 3), 375–381 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-015-3277-0

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