Ultrasonic detection of subdural collections.
Subdural collections in infants are common complications of meningitis, trauma and post surgical procedures. Careful ultrasonic examination via the anterior fontanelle is a reliable method of demonstrating these collections. It has an accuracy comparable to computed tomography and is our first line of investigation.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008581:Meningitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000150:complications; D013353:Subdural Effusion / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014463:Ultrasonography