7T MRI in Children: Clinical Applications and Emerging Directions

Pediatric 7T MRI offers higher spatial, contrast, susceptibility, and spectral resolution for neurodevelopmental, epilepsy, demyelinating, vascular, neoplastic, and traumatic disorders; specific absorption rate limits historically restricted use to ≥30 kg.

• Roughly 140 scanners worldwide operate at or above 7T; clinical 7T platforms were first approved in 2017 for brain and knee imaging.
• Pediatric implementation centers on scanner hardware, coils, safety, sedation, and monitoring; real-life examples highlight advantages and pitfalls.
• Future research directions include artificial intelligence, extracranial 7T imaging, and field strengths above 10T.

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