Neurosonography Assessment, Protocols, and Interpretation

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Ultrasound is an exceptional tool for the evaluation of an infant's brain. It is portable and can be easily and quickly performed at the bedside. Therefore, the initial imaging modality used to evaluate the intracranial anatomy and identify intracranial pathologies such as congenital anomalies, intracranial hemorrhage, ischemia, and hydrocephalus, especially in sick preterm infants.