Cranial Ultrasound in the Management of Hydrocephalus in Newborns: A Case Series
Background: Hydrocephalus in preterm and term newborns is a condition with an important impact on medical care and the neurological development of patients, with high expenditures regarding daily care. Imaging nowadays provides valuable information regarding the aetiology of the condition, and it re...
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| description | Background: Hydrocephalus in preterm and term newborns is a condition with an important impact on medical care and the neurological development of patients, with high expenditures regarding daily care. Imaging nowadays provides valuable information regarding the aetiology of the condition, and it represents a great aid in monitoring the development of the patients. Materials and methods: In this article, we present the cases of five patients with hydrocephalus, for which different imaging methods were used to detect and treat the underlying aetiology, emphasizing the cranial ultrasound examination. Results: The results provided valuable information regarding the utility and feasibility of ultrasound. Moreover, Prechtl’s Assessment of General Movements is yet another useful tool, which in correlation with the use of cranial ultrasound can provide good insight regarding the evolution of the affected newborns. The Kurjak Antenatal Neurodevelopmental Test (KANET, KANE Test) comes in handy in the case of prenatal neurological assessments. Conclusions: Ultrasound examination proves to be a worthy tool capable of detecting the aetiology; however, in several cases, a complementary imaging examination might be needed. The therapeutic approach should take into consideration the diverse aetiology of the disease. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2c82e03a58b44246a7cbe9a45eee3baa2025-08-20T02:28:18ZengMDPI AGChildren2227-90672025-03-0112441910.3390/children12040419Cranial Ultrasound in the Management of Hydrocephalus in Newborns: A Case SeriesBogdan Florin Gonț0Loredana Mitran1Vlad Dima2Simona Vlădăreanu3Faculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, RomaniaENT Department, “Elias” Emergency and University Hospital, 011461 Bucharest, RomaniaNeonatology Department, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Filantropia Clinical Hospital, 011132 Bucharest, RomaniaFaculty of Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, RomaniaBackground: Hydrocephalus in preterm and term newborns is a condition with an important impact on medical care and the neurological development of patients, with high expenditures regarding daily care. Imaging nowadays provides valuable information regarding the aetiology of the condition, and it represents a great aid in monitoring the development of the patients. Materials and methods: In this article, we present the cases of five patients with hydrocephalus, for which different imaging methods were used to detect and treat the underlying aetiology, emphasizing the cranial ultrasound examination. Results: The results provided valuable information regarding the utility and feasibility of ultrasound. Moreover, Prechtl’s Assessment of General Movements is yet another useful tool, which in correlation with the use of cranial ultrasound can provide good insight regarding the evolution of the affected newborns. The Kurjak Antenatal Neurodevelopmental Test (KANET, KANE Test) comes in handy in the case of prenatal neurological assessments. Conclusions: Ultrasound examination proves to be a worthy tool capable of detecting the aetiology; however, in several cases, a complementary imaging examination might be needed. The therapeutic approach should take into consideration the diverse aetiology of the disease.https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/12/4/419hydrocephalusventriculomegalypreterm neonateterm neonatecranial ultrasound |
| spellingShingle | Bogdan Florin Gonț Loredana Mitran Vlad Dima Simona Vlădăreanu Cranial Ultrasound in the Management of Hydrocephalus in Newborns: A Case Series Children hydrocephalus ventriculomegaly preterm neonate term neonate cranial ultrasound |
| title | Cranial Ultrasound in the Management of Hydrocephalus in Newborns: A Case Series |
| title_full | Cranial Ultrasound in the Management of Hydrocephalus in Newborns: A Case Series |
| title_fullStr | Cranial Ultrasound in the Management of Hydrocephalus in Newborns: A Case Series |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cranial Ultrasound in the Management of Hydrocephalus in Newborns: A Case Series |
| title_short | Cranial Ultrasound in the Management of Hydrocephalus in Newborns: A Case Series |
| title_sort | cranial ultrasound in the management of hydrocephalus in newborns a case series |
| topic | hydrocephalus ventriculomegaly preterm neonate term neonate cranial ultrasound |
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