MVI enables early, noninvasive detection of microvascular changes related to oxidative stress, reflecting endothelial injury. Basal ganglia perfusion remained preserved due to anastomoses, while periventricular white matter, a watershed region, was more vulnerable. Integrating MVI into neurosonography improves diagnostic precision, informs individualized management, and supports neuroprotective strategies in preterm infants with asphyxia and RDS.
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