Radiology
Research
Many of the classic radiographic appearances of pediatric diseases were first described at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital. Current research activities continue in the great tradition of descriptive radiology as our experts apply their abilities using state-of-the-art technologies. Additional research interests involve quality improvement and the education of residents.
Today a particular area of focus centers on predictive modeling for the diagnosis of intussusception in an emergency room setting. Intussusception is a rare disease affecting babies and toddlers that involves one portion of the bowel sliding into the next—much like the pieces of a telescope. When this occurs, it creates an obstruction in the bowel. The disease is generally treated with an enema, which can be unpleasant and painful. Our pediatric radiologists are studying the use of plain X-rays of the abdomen to determine the presence of intussusception, possibly eliminating the need for the enema.
