ABSTRACT
In recent years there have been great advances in surgical techniques, anesthesia and intensive care of the newborn. Imaging modalities have reached a high level of sophistication and the number and range of invasive and interventional radiology techniques has greatly increased also. All these advances have given rise to greater demands on pediatric radiology departments which should be well staffed, funded and equipped to keep up with these developments. It is essential that both conventional radiographic and high-technology imaging facilities be used efficiently and rationally. A sequence of investigations should be applied using first the simplest and least invasive and irradiating examinations. These may provide the diagnosis before progressing to more complex, invasive and expensive studies, even if they are readily available. Duplication of information obtained from various imaging modalities without influencing management of the patient should be avoided.
