Diffusion tensor imaging in neonatal encephalopathy: a systematic review.

Megan DibbleMary Isabel O'DeaTim HurleyAngela ByrneGabrielle ColleranEleanor J MolloyArun Lawrence Warren Bokde

Published in: Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition (2019)

Obtaining diffusion measures in these key white matter tracts early in life before pseudonormalisation can occur can not only identify the extent of the damage but also can be used to examine the effectiveness of treatment and to predict neurodevelopmental outcome.

Keyphrases

white matter
randomized controlled trial
systematic review
oxidative stress
early onset
multiple sclerosis
combination therapy
replacement therapy