Epilepsy Risk in Premature Infants

Neurological Outcomes

• Preterm infants requiring surgical treatment for posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus are at high risk for cerebral palsy, epilepsy, cognitive and behavioral delays, and attention deficit disorders in adolescence, as reported by the American Academy of Neurology 1
• Attention deficit disorders in adolescence are a potential long-term neurological outcome for preterm infants, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics 2