Neonatal Neurology, Volume 162 in the Handbook of Clinical Neurology

Updates the reader on the latest advances in the study of neurological diseases diagnosed in the fetal and neonatal periods. With recent advances in magnetic resonance imaging, digital electroencephalography recording, and genetic testing and diagnosis, there is expanding awareness relating to early onset neurological conditions and how their early diagnosis can improve prediction of outcome and subsequent neurodevelopmental outcome.

This new volume covers diagnosis and management of congenital conditions, including brain malformations, neuromuscular conditions and genetic epilepsies, as well as acquired injury related to peri-partum events, prematurity, critical illness and systemic diseases.

Provides an in-depth understanding of the basic scientific research, translational research and clinical consensus across neonatal and fetal medicine

Explores how early neurological diagnosis can improve prediction of outcome and how management can improve subsequent neurodevelopmental outcome

Features chapters co-authored by two experts, combining expertise in both neonatal and fetal neurology