Author:
Kebaya Lilian M. N.,Stubbs Kevin,Lo Marcus,Al-Saoud Sarah,Karat Bradley,St Lawrence Keith,de Ribaupierre Sandrine,Duerden Emma G.
Abstract
AbstractGerminal Matrix-Intraventricular Hemorrhage (GMH-IVH) remains a significant cause of adverse neurodevelopment in preterm infants. Current management relies on 2-dimensional cranial ultrasound (2D cUS) ventricular measurements. Reliable biomarkers are needed to aid in the early detection of posthemorrhagic ventricular dilatation (PHVD) and subsequent neurodevelopment. In a prospective cohort study, we incorporated 3-dimensional (3D) cUS and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to monitor neonates with GMH-IVH. Preterm neonates (≤ 32 weeks' gestation) were enrolled following a GMH-IVH diagnosis. Neonates underwent sequential measurements: 3D cUS images were manually segmented using in-house software, and the ventricle volumes (VV) were extracted. Multichannel fNIRS data were acquired using a high-density system, and spontaneous functional connectivity (sFC) was calculated. Of the 30 neonates enrolled in the study, 19 (63.3%) had grade I–II and 11 (36.7%) grade III–IV GMH-IVH; of these, 7 neonates (23%) underwent surgical interventions to divert cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). In infants with severe GMH-IVH, larger VV were significantly associated with decreased |sFC|. Our findings of increased VV and reduced sFC suggest that regional disruptions of ventricular size may impact the development of the underlying white matter. Hence, 3D cUS and fNIRS are promising bedside tools for monitoring the progression of GMH-IVH in preterm neonates.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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