RADIOLOGIC IMAGING OF SEVERE CERVICAL SPINAL-CORD BIRTH TRAUMA

Authors
DEVRIES E ROBBEN SGF VANDENANKER JN
Citation
E. Devries et al., RADIOLOGIC IMAGING OF SEVERE CERVICAL SPINAL-CORD BIRTH TRAUMA, European journal of pediatrics, 154(3), 1995, pp. 230-232
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
European journal of pediatrics → ACNP
ISSN journal
03406199
Volume
154
Issue
3
Year of publication
1995
Pages
230 - 232
Database
ISI
SICI code
0340-6199(1995)154:3<230:RIOSCS>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
The radiological approach of a child with severe cervical spinal cord injury after a difficult breech delivery is presented. This diagnosis is often missed due to concurrent asphyxia. Ultrasound studies clearly showed the localisation and the extent of the injury. These findings were later confirmed by MRI. Conclusion Ultrasonography recommended as the initial imaging technique to evaluate possible spinal cord lesion s in the neonate.