Impact of Prematurity on the Tissue Properties of the Neonatal Brain Stem: A Quantitative MR Approach [PEDIATRICS]

CONCLUSIONS: Quantitative MR parameters allow preterm and term neonates to be differentiated. T1 and T2 relaxation time metrics of the midbrain allow differentiation between the different stages of prematurity. SyMRI allows for a quantitative assessment of incomplete brain maturation by providing tissue-specific properties while not exceeding a clinically acceptable imaging time.

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Source: American Journal of Neuroradiology - March 15, 2021 Category: Radiology Authors: Schmidbauer, V., Dovjak, G., Geisl, G., Weber, M., Diogo, M. C., Yildirim, M. S., Goeral, K., Klebermass-Schrehof, K., Berger, A., Prayer, D., Kasprian, G. Tags: PEDIATRICS Source Type: research