Pros and cons of different methods for assessment of brain growth
| HC | CUS | MRI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patient friendly | ++ | ++ | − |
| Bedside available | ++ | ++ | − |
| Serial measurement possible | ++ | ++ | − |
| Fast measurement | ++ | + | − |
| Reproducible | ± | + | ++ |
| Reflecting actual brain growth | − | + | ++ |
| Low costs | ++ | + | − |
| Dimension | 1D | 2D | 3D |
Note:—++ indicates very good; +, acceptable; −, bad agreement with the corresponding item; ±, mediocre; HC, head circumference.