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Which is safer for a child- mri under deep sedation, or low-dose ct scan with no sedation? this is to evaluate complex kidney cyst.

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Dr. Cheryl Coldwater answered

It depends: The best study really depends on what the doctor is trying to evaluate. Certainly having no sedation may be safer than a procedure with sedation, but may not give as accurate a picture of the kidneys. Children are frequently sedated for imaging procedures because excessive movement will make the study unreadable.

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Answered 5/5/2014

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A member asked:

Which is safer for a child- mri under deep sedation, or low-dose ct scan with no sedation? this is to evaluate complex kidney cyst.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cheryl Coldwater answered

Dr Krick and another doctor agreed

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