Peri and intraventricular hemorrhage (PIVH) in preterm neonates


Abstract in English

PIVH is the most common neonatal intracranial hemorrhage. Incidence range between20-59% .Most of PIVH occur in the first week of life. There are different opinions about the time of onset and timing of screening. This study aimed to know incidence, symptoms, classification, predisposing factors and outcome of PIVH in our NICU, and the best time of screening .

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