Cerebellar Growth Impairment Characterizes School-Aged Children Born Preterm without Perinatal Brain Lesions [PEDIATRICS]

CONCLUSIONS:
The results of our study show that perinatal influences that are not primarily neurologic are still able to disturb long-term neurodevelopment, particularly of the developing cerebellum. Including the cerebellum in future neuroprotective strategies seems therefore essential.

Source: American Journal of Neuroradiology - May 15, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Pieterman, K., White, T. J., van den Bosch, G. E., Niessen, W. J., Reiss, I. K. M., Tibboel, D., Hoebeek, F. E., Dudink, J. Tags: PEDIATRICS Source Type: research