Journal of Pediatric Neurology and Medicine

Urda Cardona A

Publications

• Research Article
  Etiological Factors and Evolution of Intracranial Hemorrhage in Term New-borns
  Author(s): Lucas Hernández J, Martínez Antón J and Urda Cardona ALucas Hernández J, Martínez Antón J and Urda Cardona A
  
  Background: Intracranial hemorrhage is an uncommon but important cause of morbidity and mortality in term newborns of unknown incidence. Because of this, it is necessary to analyze and describe the etiological factors and symptomatology of presentation to the end of extending the knowledge that allows us to adapt the strategy and reduce diagnostic delay, as well as the development of possible neurological sequelae. Methods: Retrospective study of term neonates diagnosed of intracranial hemorrhage in the first 28 days of life in a third level hospital between January 2008 and December 2015. Results: Thirty one term newborns with intracranial hemorrhage were identified, with a mean age of diagnosis of 3.4 days of life. In 16/31 there was not obstetrical history of interest. Cesarean section was carried out in 13/31 and i.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2472-100X.1000113

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