Is There a Way to Predict Outcome in (Near) Term Neonates with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy Based on MR Imaging?

Abstract

Brain structure T1-weighted SI comparisons are helpful to predict outcome in (near) term neonates with HIE. This finding adds to the current knowledge and clinical practice. If the SI in the posterolateral putamen is less than the SI in the posterior limb of the internal capsule, favorable outcome is very likely, whereas if the SI in the posterolateral putamen is equal to or greater than the SI in the posterior limb of the internal capsule, adverse outcome is very likely. In neonates with HIE grade 2 according to Sarnat and Sarnat, prediction of outcome is substantially improved by using these brain structure T1-weighted SI comparisons.