Bedside contrast-enhanced ultrasound diagnosing cessation of cerebral circulation in a neonate: A novel bedside diagnostic tool.
Neuroradiol J
; 31(6): 578-580, 2018 Dec.
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| ID: mdl-30189812
ABSTRACT
Imaging diagnosis of brain death is performed with either four-vessel cerebral angiography or radionuclide cerebral blood flow studies. Unfortunately, timely performance of either study at a critically ill period is not only cumbersome but not feasible in many cases. We present a case of a 6-month-old male three hours status post-cardiac arrest of unknown etiology who underwent contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) for diagnosis of near absent perfusion, or near brain death. The patient passed away 30 minutes after the exam and clinical diagnosis of brain death was confirmed. The case report highlights the utility of CEUS for diagnosis of brain death. This can have significant clinical implications in neonates who may not be eligible for commonly used, cumbersome radiologic studies for diagnosis of brain death.
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Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Muerte Encefálica
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Circulación Cerebrovascular
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Ultrasonografía
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
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Infant
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Neuroradiol J
Año:
2018
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos