A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal

Brain and Ventricles in Very Low Birth Weight Infants at Term: A Comparison Among Head Circumference, Ultrasound, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging



Authors: Maunu J, Parkkola R, Rikalainen H, Lehtonen L, Haataja L, Lapinleimu H

Publisher: AMER ACAD PEDIATRICS

Publication year: 2009

Journal:: Pediatrics

Journal name in source: PEDIATRICS

Journal acronym: PEDIATRICS

Volume: 123

Issue: 2

First page : 617

Last page: 626

Number of pages: 10

ISSN: 0031-4005

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2007-3264


Abstract

CONCLUSIONS. The ventricular brain ratio, widths of the lateral ventricular horns, and head circumference are appropriate measures for the estimation of both total and regional brain tissue volumes. Ventriculomegaly is strongly associated with brain lesions. Pediatrics 2009; 123: 617-626




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