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Posthaemorrhagic hydrocephalus in newborn term infants
Archives of Disease in Childhood
|August 1, 1985
Summary
Intraventricular haemorrhage can occur in healthy newborn infants. A study found a high incidence of post-haemorrhagic hydrocephalus in these term infants, suggesting it may be more common than previously thought.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Medicine
- Pediatric Neurology
Background:
- Intraventricular haemorrhage (IVH) is a known complication in neonates.
- The occurrence of IVH in otherwise healthy, term infants is less understood.
Observation:
- A cohort of six neonates presented with de novo intraventricular haemorrhage.
- These infants were previously considered well and full-term.
Findings:
- A high incidence of post-haemorrhagic hydrocephalus was observed in the studied neonates.
- This suggests a significant risk of hydrocephalus following IVH in term infants.
Implications:
- Post-haemorrhagic hydrocephalus may be under-recognized in term newborn infants.
- Further research is warranted to understand the incidence and management of IVH and subsequent hydrocephalus in this population.