Atypical timing and presentation of periventricular haemorrhagic infarction in preterm infants: the role of thrombophilia

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AIM: Periventricular haemorrhagic infarction (PVHI) is a complication of preterm birth associated with cardiorespiratory instability. To date, the role of thrombophilia as a possible additional risk factor in infants with atypical timing and presentation of PVHI has not been investigated. METHOD: This was a retrospective cohort study of preterm infants who developed PVHI with an atypical timing and presentation...

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