Diffusion Tensor MR Imaging Reveals Persistent White Matter Alteration after Traumatic Brain Injury Experienced during Early Childhood

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Authors

Weihong Yuan

Scott K. Holland · University of Cincinnati

Vince Schmithorst · University of Cincinnati

Nicolay Chertkoff Walz · University of Cincinnati

Kim M. Cecil · University of Cincinnati

Blaise V. Jones · University of Cincinnati

Prasanna Karunanayaka

L. Michaud

Abstract

This DTI study provides evidence that WM integrity remains abnormal in children with moderate-to-severe TBI experienced during early childhood and that injury severity correlated strongly with FA.

Topics & Keywords

Advanced Neuroimaging Techniques and Applications Traumatic Brain Injury Research Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Neuroradiology

Volume 28, Issue 10, pp. 1919-1925

DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a0698

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