INTRODUCTION: Fidgety movements assessments is very sensitive predicting long-term outcome or @entity306 of preterm, @entity851 has been reported in these @entity1 . AIM: To compare the predictive value of cerebellar ultrasound growth and fidgety movements assessments, for neurodevelopment outcome of very preterm at 18-24 month's corrected age (CA). SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Prospective study of 88 @entity1 cohort (<= 32 weeks' gestation), transverse cerebellar diameter was obtained by ultrasound via mastoid fontanel, in a weekly basis, until 40 weeks CA. Fidgety movements were assessed at 3 months CA. Neurodevelopment outcome at 18-24 month's CA was evaluated in 68 using Schedule of Growing Skills II Scale (SGS-II) and Amiel-Tison Neurologic Assessment (ATNA). RESULTS: At term age, cerebellar growth was under 3rd percentile in 11 (10.3%). Fidgety movements were normal in 42 (61.8%) and abnormal or absent in 7 (10.3%). At 18-24 months CA, 54 (79.4%) were normal by the SGS-II and in 6 (8.8%) ATNA classified as @entity306 . Cerebellar diameter under 3rd percentile at term was associated with abnormal motor outcome and normal fidgety movements correlated with normal neurodevelopment. CONCLUSION: Ultrasound cerebellar measurements and functional examinations (fidgety movements) have important complementary roles in predicting neurodevelopment of very preterm.

[Predictive value of cerebellar growth and general movements assessments for neurodevelopment of very preterm XXXX at 18-24 months' corrected age].

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients', 'infants'] @entity851 :: ('MESH:D006130', 'Disease') :: ['disrupted cerebellar growth'] @entity306 :: ('MESH:D002547', 'Disease') :: ['cerebral palsy']
@entity1 :: (9606,Species) :: ['infants']
