Abstract
Objective
To assess the neurodevelopmental, cognitive and behavioral function of extremely low birth weight babies (ELBW) till corrected age of two years.
Methods
79 ELBW babies were enrolled and followed at 1 year (n=50), 18 months (n=47) and 2 years (n=36). Adverse composite outcome was defined as death or moderate-tosevere neurodevelopmental impairment (defined as either cerebral palsy or DQ score <70 or deafness or blindness).
Results
At 1 year, 24% were neurologically abnormal. At 18 months, average score (>85) was seen in 25 (54%) children in motor and 8 (17%) in mental development. Abnormal behavioral score (≥12) was seen in 89% children. Adverse composite outcome was present in 28 (35.4 %) babies.
Conclusion
ELBW neonates are at a high risk of neurodevelopmental and behavioral impairment.
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Mukhopadhyay, K., Mahajan, R., Malhi, P. et al. Neurodevelopmental outcome of extremely low birth weight children at corrected age of two years. Indian Pediatr 53, 391–393 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-016-0859-3
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