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Ventriculomegaly thresholds for prediction of symptomatic post-hemorrhagic ventricular dilatation in preterm infants.

Grace Y LaiPascale AouadRaye-Ann O DeRegnierMaria L V DizonSusan PalasisSandi K Lam
Published in: Pediatric research (2022)
We derived thresholds of common ventriculomegaly indices (ventricular index, anterior frontal horn width, fronto-occipital horn and fronto-temporal horn index) to best predict the development of progressive symptomatic post-hemorrhage hydrocephalus in preterm infants with intraventricular hemorrhage. While current thresholds were established by a priori expert consensus, we report the first data-driven derivation of ventriculomegaly thresholds across all indices for the prediction of symptomatic hydrocephalus. Data-derived thresholds will more precisely weigh the risks and benefits of early intervention.
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