Qualitative Brain MRI at Term and Cognitive Outcomes at 9 Years After Very Preterm Birth

2012102 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Sachiko Iwata · Kurume University

Tomohiko Nakamura

Eriko Hizume · Nagano Children's Hospital

Hideki Kihara · Nagano Children's Hospital

Sachio Takashima · International University of Health and Welfare

Toyojiro Matsuishi · Kurume University

Osuke Iwata · Kurume University

Abstract

In a cohort of very preterm born infants, abnormal white matter appearance on term MRI showed consistent associations with cognitive impairments at 9 years old, further supporting the benefit of obtaining term MRI for very preterm born infants.

Topics & Keywords

Neonatal and fetal brain pathology Infant Development and Preterm Care Neonatal Respiratory Health Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 129, Issue 5, pp. e1138-e1147

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2011-1735

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