Neurodevelopmental outcomes of children with periventricular leukomalacia: the role of infection and ischemia

• Published in: Journal of pediatric and neonatal individualized medicine Vol. 10; no. 1; p. e100105
• Main Authors: Sara Silva Leite, Joana Matos, Joana Grenha, Ana Cristina Braga, Ruben Rocha
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hygeia Press di Corridori Marinella 01.04.2021
• Subjects: cerebral palsy; cognitive outcome; etiology; neonatal brain white matter injury; periventricular leukomalacia

Introduction: Periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) is an important cause of preterm newborn’s cerebral white matter disease. This study assessed neurodevelopmental outcomes of children with PVL and its etiologic subgroups. Methods: Retrospective review of medical records of children with PVL diagnosis...