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Area of Science:

  • Neonatal neurology
  • Pediatric neuroimaging
  • Infant brain development

Background:

  • Head ultrasonography (HUS) is crucial for evaluating intracranial abnormalities in infants.
  • It is a valuable tool for assessing both preterm and full-term newborns.
  • HUS aids in monitoring lesion progression and brain maturation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current Head Ultrasonography techniques for infant brain assessment.
  • To guide practitioners on performing HUS and interpreting findings.
  • To highlight the utility of HUS as a safe and cost-efficient alternative to MRI and CT scans.

Main Methods:

  • Discussion of available and standard Head Ultrasonography techniques.
  • Guidance on HUS performance and interpretation.
  • Review of common and rare neonatal brain pathologies detectable by HUS.

Main Results:

  • Head ultrasonography is an effective method for detecting brain abnormalities in infants.
  • HUS allows for monitoring of lesion progression and brain maturation.
  • It serves as a safe and cost-efficient alternative to other neuroimaging modalities.

Conclusions:

  • Head ultrasonography is an indispensable tool for neonatal neuroimaging.
  • Experienced use of HUS enables comprehensive assessment of infant brain pathologies.
  • HUS offers a practical and economical approach to evaluating neonatal intracranial abnormalities.