Echoencephalographische Kontrolluntersuchungen an Frühgeborenen Während der Ersten 18 Lebensmonate

Abstract

Comparing echoencephalographic examinations in 71 premature infants and 200 children from birth to the 18th month of living. Determination of the 3rd ventricle and of the brain-mantle-index (BMI). In both groups an increase of the extent of the 3rd ventricle was found, whereby the dates for the premature infants with a birth weight of 1500—2500 g from the 6th month of living showed an about 1,6—1,9 mm larger 3rd ventricle. Premature infants under 1500 g showed clearly wider 3rd ventricles up to extents of 7 mm with always pathological BMI. Small for date infants showed a tendency to higher dates, too. The larger extent of the 3rd ventricle of premature infants with small birthweight respectively low gestational age may likely not looked at as a physiological passing stage. One should refrain from standardisation for the extent of the 3rd ventricle and the ventricular system at present time.

Keyword

Premature infants - Echoencephalography - Development of the ventricular system of the brain