Neuropediatrics 1986; 17(4): 199-202
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1052529
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Positive Rolandic Sharp Waves and Periventricular Leukomalacia in the Newborn

S.  Marret1 , D.  Parain1 , D.  Samson-Dollfus1 , E.  Jeannot2 , Cl.  Fessard2
  • 1Department of Neurophysiology, Hôpital Charles-Nicolle, Pavilion Félix Dévé, 1, rue de Germont, F-76031 Rouen Cédex, France
  • 2Department of Neonatology, Hôpital Charles-Nicolle, 1, rue de Germont, F-76031 Rouen Cédex, France
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16. Mai 2008 (online)

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Abstract

Four cases of periventricular ischemia without hemorrhage in premature infants are described in which positive rolandic sharp waves (PRSW) were predominant in the electroencephalogram (EEG). These findings suggest the relationship of PRSW to periventricular ischemia rather than to intraventricular hemorrhage, per se, as has been considered by most investigations in the past. These PRSW can provide an early indication of periventricular leukomalacia.