Post-hemorrhagic ventricular dilatation: inter-observer reliability of ventricular size measurements in extremely preterm infants

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作者
Leijser, Lara M. [1 ]
Scott, James N. [2 ]
Roychoudhury, Smita [3 ]
Zein, Hussein [1 ]
Murthy, Prashanth [1 ]
Thomas, Sumesh P. [1 ]
Mohammad, Khorshid [1 ]
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[1] Univ Calgary, Dept Pediat, Sect Neonatol, Calgary, AB, Canada
[2] Univ Calgary, Dept Diagnost Imaging, Calgary, AB, Canada
[3] McMaster Childrens Hosp, Hamilton Hlth Sci, Dept Pediat, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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INTRAVENTRICULAR HEMORRHAGE; LATERAL VENTRICLES; HEAD CIRCUMFERENCE; REFERENCE RANGES; HYDROCEPHALUS; BRAIN; GROWTH; IMPROVEMENT; DIMENSIONS; DRAINAGE;
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10.1038/s41390-020-01245-0
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R72 [儿科学];
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100202 ;
摘要
Background Post-hemorrhagic ventricular dilatation (PHVD) in preterm infants can be assessed with ventricular size indices from cranial ultrasound. We explored inter-observer reliability of these indices for prediction of severe PHVD. Methods For all 139 infants with IVH, serial neonatal ultrasound at 3 time points (days 4-7, day 14, 36 weeks PMA) were assessed independently by 3 observers with differing levels of training/experience. Ventricular index (VI), anterior horn width (AHW), and fronto-temporal horn ratio (FTHR) were measured and used to diagnose PHVD. For all, inter-observer reliability and predictive values for receipt of surgical intervention were calculated. Results Inter-observer reliability for all observers varied from poor to excellent, with higher reliability for VI/AHW (ICC 0.49-0.84/0.51-0.81) than FTHR (0.41-0.82), particularly from the second week. Good-excellent inter-expertise reliability was found between observers with ample experience/training (0.65-0.99), particularly for VI and AHW, while poor-moderate when comparing with an inexperienced observer (0.28-0.88). Slightly higher predictive value for PHVD intervention (n = 12) was found for AHW (AUC 0.86-0.96) than for VI and FTHR (0.80-0.96/0.80-0.95). Conclusions AHW and VI are highly reproducible in experienced hands compared to FTHR, with AHW from the second week onwards being the strongest predictor for receiving surgical intervention for severe PHVD. AHW may aid in early PHVD diagnosis and decision-making on intervention. Impact While ventricular size indices from serial cUS are superior to clinical signs of increased intracranial pressure to assess PHVD, questions remained on their inter-observer reproducibility and reliability to predict severity of PHVD. AHW and VI are highly reproducible when performed by experienced clinicians. AHW from the second week of birth is the strongest predictor of PHVD onset and severity. AHW, combined with VI, may aid in early PHVD diagnosis and decision-making on need for surgical intervention. Consistent use of these indices has the potential to improve PHVD management and therewith the long-term outcomes in preterm infants.
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