Visual evoked potential in the newborn: does it have predictive value?
We reviewed studies on the predictive value of visual evoked potentials (VEPs) in the newborn. VEPs demonstrated a good correlation with neurodevelopmental outcome in full-term infants with birth asphyxia. However, their prognostic value in preterm infants is controversial. In preterm infants, most studies showed high specificities for neurodevelopmental outcome, but some studies demonstrated lower sensitivities.
Kato
Toru
T
Department of Pediatrics, Okazaki City Hospital, Goshoai 3-1, Okazaki, Aichi 444-8553, Japan. torukato@sun-inet.or.jp
Watanabe
Kazuyoshi
K
D004569:Electroencephalography / Q000379:methods*; D005074:Evoked Potentials, Visual / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007234:Infant, Premature / Q000502:physiology*; D007969:Leukomalacia, Periventricular / Q000175:diagnosis; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity