Predictive value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in cases of acquired brain injury in neonates

: Magnetic resonance (MRI) is at present the most accurate method of brain imaging in neonates, but it is not always and not everywhere available. This examination is commonly used in neonates born on time but it does not replace transfontanel sonography (US) in routine care in case of preterm babies. In the last years there have been more and more publications dealing with the prognostic value of MRI in both these groups of newborns. In this study the predictive value of MRI was analysed on the basis of own material and literature. The indications for MRI in case of term and preterm neonates were established.