Periventricular Leulomalacia is the commonest white matter injury of prematurity. The objective of this study was to identify the incidence of early PVL and its associated risk factors in the study group. Methods: All neonates with gestational age <32weeks and /or birth weight <1500 grams who were admitted to NICU over 18 months were included. Total of 104 babies were taken into study. Screening of IVH and PVL was done by cranial ultrasound done by qualified radiologist on day 3 and day 14 of life . Follow up scan were done weekly until discharge in babies who had any of these conditions on initial scans.
Results: Incidence of early PVL was 7.7%. It was seen that 87.5% babies had periventricular flares and 12.5%. It was seen that birth weight <1000 grams and neonatal sepsis significantly increased the risk of developing PVL in VLBW babies. Duration of hospital stay was found to be increased in babies having PVL.
Conclusion: Incidence of early PVL changes in babies <32 weeks and/or birth weight <1500 grams is 7.7%. Birth weight <1000 grams and neonatal sepsis were found to increase risk of PVL in these babies.

Saurabh Kapoor has completed his Diplomate of National Board in Pediatrics. He completed his fellowship in Neonatology from the prestigious Indian academy Of Pediatrics and is a life member of National Academy of medical sciences & national neonatology forum. His areas of interest are neonatal ventilation, point of care ultrasonography, infection control, pediatric nutrition and growth & Development of children. He has original research published in national and international journals and presented papers oral/poster on national & international forums.