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Outcome following subdural haemorrhages in infancy

Lookup NU author(s): Professor Jeremy Parr

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Abstract

Subdural haemorrhages (SDH) are associated with significant neurodisability in affected individuals. The incidence of SDH in infants is between 12 and 25 cases per 100 000 children and most detected SDH are due to physical abuse. In the infant brain, SDH are caused by tearing of the bridging veins in the subdural space and may result in significant brain injury. The challenge of assessing outcome in infants with SDH is evaluating whether SDH or other accompanying brain insults are instrumental in the neurodevelopmental outcome.

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Author(s): Jayawant S, Parr JR

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: Archives of Disease in Childhood

Year: 2007

Volume: 92

Issue: 4

Pages: 343-347

ISSN (print): 0003-9888

ISSN (electronic): 1468-2044

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/adc.2005.084988

DOI: 10.1136/adc.2005.084988

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