Intraventricular hemorrhage in preterm neonates--a two year experience.
A prospective brain sonograph study was performed on 134 preterm neonates with birth weight of less than 2500 gm. Ten (7.5%) infants had intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH). The incidence of IVH in preterm neonates weighing less than 1500 gm was 13% and in neonates of less than 32 weeks gestation was 11.27%. Ninety percent of the IVH occurred within the first 72 hours of life. Prematurity, and hypoxia were considered as significant contributing factors for neonatal IVH. Six of the 7 infants with IVH grade I have a favorable neurological outcome. One of the 3 infants with IVH grade III has psychomotor delay. Routine brain sonograph study is considered practical and invaluable for diagnosis of IVH in preterm neonates.
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Department of Pediatrics, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Wang
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Wu
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Chi
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D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D002552:Cerebral Ventricles; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors; D014463:Ultrasonography