2003
DOI: 10.1530/eje.0.1490307
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Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the potential role of quantitative ultrasound (QUS) investigation in assessing the osteopenia of prematurity. Design: QUS parameters measured at the time of discharge were related to the anthropometric characteristics and age (postnatal and gestational) of 51 (34 female and 17 male) preterm infants fed fortified human milk. Methods: QUS evaluation was performed at the humerus (h) by measuring two parameters: ultrasound velocity (hSOS, in m/s) and bone transmission time (hBTT, in ms). A g… Show more

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“…Our data also confirm previous studies that reported a correlation of bone quality with gestational age and birth weight both by DXA [23][24][25][26] and QUS. [9][10][11][12][13][14][15]27,28 Multivariate analysis confirmed postconceptional age as the most relevant predictor of bone quality. Body weight was the strongest predictor of QUS in the most immature infants but lost its significance in term neonates.…”
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confidence: 80%
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“…Our data also confirm previous studies that reported a correlation of bone quality with gestational age and birth weight both by DXA [23][24][25][26] and QUS. [9][10][11][12][13][14][15]27,28 Multivariate analysis confirmed postconceptional age as the most relevant predictor of bone quality. Body weight was the strongest predictor of QUS in the most immature infants but lost its significance in term neonates.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 80%
“…In contrast, in recent studies QUS correlated directly with gestational age and birth weight, whereas the authors found a significant, but inverse correlation of QUS with postnatal age. 9,15,34,35 This was attributed to mineral deficiency and lack of mechanical stimulation, compared with the intrauterine situation. Yet, the follow-up in our study exceeds previously published data, as our patients were followed closely at predefined intervals for up to 4 months after birth and in greater intervals until the age of 17 months.…”
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“…It is simple, non-invasive, and a relatively cheap bedside test 20 . Reference values are available for both term and preterm infants 21 .…”
Section: Quantitative Ultrasoundmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The four mcSOS values had to lie within a range p10 m/s (Rubinacci et al, 2003). During the measurements, the device displays the results of the mcSOS.…”
Section: Qus Assessmentmentioning
confidence: 99%