1. Fetal intraventricular hemorrhage and periventricular hemorrhagic venous infarction: time for dedicated classification system.
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Hadi, E., Haddad, L., Levy, M., Gindes, L., Hausman‐Kedem, M., Bassan, H., Ben‐Sira, L., Libzon, S., Kassif, E., Hoffmann, C., Leibovitz, Z., Kasprian, G., and Lerman‐Sagie, T.
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MAGNETIC resonance imaging ,PREMATURE infants ,HEARING disorders ,THROMBOSIS ,DIFFUSION tensor imaging ,INTRAVENTRICULAR hemorrhage ,ACTIVATED protein C resistance - Abstract
This article discusses the need for a dedicated classification system for fetal intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) and periventricular hemorrhagic venous infarction (PVHI). These conditions are major causes of mortality and morbidity in preterm newborns and can lead to long-term neurodevelopmental issues. The article highlights the differences between fetal and postnatal IVH, the risk factors associated with fetal IVH, and the use of ultrasound and MRI for diagnosis. It also emphasizes the need for further research on the outcomes of fetal IVH and the development of a classification system to improve prenatal counseling and guide treatment decisions. The authors propose a classification system based on fetal neurosonography and MRI that includes various parameters such as location, extent, and laterality of parenchymal involvement, as well as the presence of posterior fossa involvement. They suggest that this classification system could serve as a reliable prognostic tool for accurate parental counseling. The authors also outline a research timeline for the development and evaluation of this classification system. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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