MRI and spectroscopy in (near) term neonates with perinatal asphyxia and therapeutic hypothermia

Conclusions
During and after therapeutic hypothermia, low ADC values and high Lac/NAA ratios of the basal ganglia and thalamus are associated with an adverse outcome in infants with perinatal asphyxia.

Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition - February 15, 2017 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Alderliesten, T., de Vries, L. S., Staats, L., van Haastert, I. C., Weeke, L., Benders, M. J. N. L., Koopman-Esseboom, C., Groenendaal, F. Tags: Radiology, Clinical diagnostic tests, Radiology (diagnostics), Trauma, Injury Original articles Source Type: research