Assessment of hypoxic ischemic changes in perinatal asphyxia of first ultasonogram of brain: a study in Dhaka shishu children hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Abstract

Background: In in perinatal asphyxia, hypoxic ischemic brain injury remains most serious condition causing significant mortality and long term morbidity. Early detection of intracranial changes and its consequences will enhance timely intervention and better outcome. Cranial sonography can be done to assess the abnormalities of brain in perinatal asphyxia. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate usefulness of assessment of Hypoxic Ischemic Changes in perinatal asphyxia of first Ultasonogram of Brain. Methods: This was an observational study conducted from March 2018 to January 2019 at department of radiology and imaging, Dhaka Shishu Children Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Total 100 neonates with perinatal asphyxia were included in this study. Cranial USG was done in all cases and sonographic abnormalities were evaluated. Results: This study was 56 term (>37 weeks of gestation) and 44 preterm (