Cerebellar Hemorrhage

Springer eBooks, pp. 49–60

Abstract

Abstract Cerebellar hemorrhage is a frequent complication after preterm birth; the risk increases with decreasing gestational age. Risk factors are similar to risk factors of supratentorial germinal matrix-intraventricular hemorrhage. Diagnosis is made with ultrasound and/or MRI. Prevention is based on maintaining respiratory and circulatory stability. There is no treatment for cerebellar hemorrhage, but early intervention may contribute to better outcome. The prognosis depends on the size and location of the hemorrhage(s).

Authors 2

1. Gerda van Wezel‐Meijler corresponding Aachen Department of Pediatrics Division of Neonatology, Willem-Alexander Children's Hospital

   Leiden University Medical Center · Willem-Alexander Kinderziekenhuis

   Affiliation as printed

   Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Willem-Alexander Children’s Hospital, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden, The Netherlands

2. Sylke Jeanne Steggerda Aachen Department of Pediatrics Division of Neonatology, Willem-Alexander Children's Hospital

   Leiden University Medical Center · Willem-Alexander Kinderziekenhuis

   Affiliation as printed

   Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Willem-Alexander Children’s Hospital, Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden, The Netherlands