Seminars in perinatology
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Seminars in perinatology · Feb 2010
ReviewCranial ultrasonography in neonates: role and limitations.
In experienced hands, cranial ultrasonography (cUS) is an excellent tool to detect the most frequently occurring brain abnormalities in preterm and full-term neonates, to study the evolution of lesions, and to follow brain maturation. It enables screening of the brain and serial imaging in high-risk neonates. ⋯ We will pay attention to the standard cUS procedure and expand on optimizing the possibilities of cUS by using supplemental acoustic windows and changing transducers and focus points. For illustration numerous cUS images are provided.