Observational studyNeuroradiology2021
Cerebral superb microvascular imaging in preterm neonates: in vivo evaluation of thalamic, striatal, and extrastriatal angioarchitecture.
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- Microvascular ultrasound imaging of the neonatal brain: a scoping review.European journal of pediatrics · 2026Article
- Multimodal Assessment of Cerebral Perfusion and EEG Maturation in Preterm Infants at Term-Equivalent Age.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Quantitative ultra-micro angiography assessment of dynamic cerebral microperfusion patterns by gestational age in neonates: a prospective observational cohort study.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Article
- An Atlas of Neonatal Neurovascular Imaging Anatomy as Depicted with Microvascular Imaging: The Intracranial Arteries.AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology · 2025Review
- Microvascular Ultrasound Imaging in the Neonatal Brain: From Advanced Doppler to Super-Resolution.IEEE transactions on ultrasonics, ferroelectrics, and frequency control · 2025Review
- Current and potential methods to assess kidney structure and morphology in term and preterm neonates.Anatomical record (Hoboken, N.J. : 2007) · 2025Review
- Exploring the feasibility and clinical impact of ultrasound microvascular flow imaging in detecting brain injury in hyperbilirubinemia neonates.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Bedside cerebral microvascular imaging of patients with disorders of consciousness: a feasibility study.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2025Article
- Microvascular imaging findings in infants with bacterial meningitis: a case series.Journal of ultrasound · 2024Article
- Metabolic Pathways in Hydrocephalus: Profiling with Proteomics and Advanced Imaging.Metabolites · 2024Review
- Neurosonography: Shaping the future of neuroprotection strategies in extremely preterm infants.Heliyon · 2024Review
- Neuromonitoring During ECMO Support in Children.Neurocritical care · 2023Review
- Advanced Neuromonitoring Modalities on the Horizon: Detection and Management of Acute Brain Injury in Children.Neurocritical care · 2023Review
- Evaluation of the Cerebrospinal Fluid Flow Dynamics with Microvascular Imaging Ultrasound in Infants.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Utility of Cerebral Microvascular Imaging in Infants Undergoing ECMO.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Superb Microvascular Imaging (SMI) Compared with Color Doppler Ultrasound for the Assessment of Hepatic Artery in Pediatric Liver Transplants: A Feasibility Study.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Current understanding and future potential applications of cerebral microvascular imaging in infants.The British journal of radiology · 2022Review
- Ultrasound imaging of preterm brain injury: fundamentals and updates.Pediatric radiology · 2022Review
- Advanced Ultrasound Techniques for Neuroimaging in Pediatric Critical Care: A Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Review
- A 10-Year Retrospective Review of Prenatal Applications, Current Challenges and Future Prospects of Three-Dimensional Sonoangiography.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
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Abstract
purposeTo explore the potential of superb microvascular imaging (SMI) in visualizing brain microvessels in preterm neonates of different gestational ages (GA).
methodsIn this retrospective, observational pilot study, 15 preterm newborns were equally divided into GA groups: extremely (GA < 28 weeks), very (28-31 weeks), and moderate to late (32-37 weeks) preterm. All patients underwent conventional transcranial ultrasounds during the first day of life following the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine practice guidelines. SMI was then performed; based on their SMI morphology and location, brain microvessels were classified as extrastriatal (cortical and medullary), striatal, or thalamic. Two examiners independently classified vessels as visible or invisible. To assess the association between vessel visibility and GA, binomial logistic regression analysis (separate for each microvessel group) was performed, taking visibility as a dependent variable and both examiners and GA as predictor variables.
resultsA statistically significant difference among GA groups was found in sex (P = 0.030), birth weight (P = 0.007), and Apgar score within 1 min after birth (P = 0.024). Microvascular visibility increased with GA for superficial vessels (P < 0.05 for both cortical and medullary), while striatal and thalamic vessels were visible in all neonates irrespective of their GA.
conclusionsSMI technology shows promise to assess brain microvasculature in preterm neonates, even potentially providing data on early brain development.
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