Evaluation of cerebral oxygenation and perfusion in small for gestational age neonates and neurodevelopmental outcome at 24-36 months of age.

Objective To examine cerebral oxygenation and perfusion in small for gestational age (SGA) compared with appropriate for gestational age (AGA) neonates during the first postnatal week, and to investigate any association with neurodevelopmental outcomes at 24-36 months of age. Methods A prospective matched case-control study was conducted evaluating cerebral oxygenation and perfusion, using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), between SGA and AGA neonates, during the first postnatal week. A neurodevelopmental assessment with Bayley-III was performed at 24-36 months of age.