title: Impairments of vestibular system in infants at risk of early brain damage.
abstract: Children with early brain damage often present with balance disorders. We evaluated the vestibular apparatus function in 110 infants at risk of brain lesions. Our study confirmed a statistically significant correlation between vestibular apparatus dysfunction and the degree of neurological risk. Early recognition of vestibular disorders preconditions adequate rehabilatation and supports the acquisition of motor skills.
authors.affiliation: University Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Cervicofacial Surgery, Ljubljana, Slovenia. jagoda.vatovec@guest.arnes.si
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Vatovec
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Velikovic
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Smid
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Brenk
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Zargi
mesh_terms: D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D015997:Neonatal Screening; D012027:Reflex, Vestibulo-Ocular / Q000502:physiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D015837:Vestibular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology*; D014724:Vestibular Function Tests / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*