| Literature DB >> 19482769 |
Anita Bhandari1, Vineet Bhandari.
Abstract
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia is a chronic lung disease associated with premature birth and characterized by early lung injury. In this review we discuss some pitfalls, problems, and progress in this condition over the last decade, focusing mainly on the last 5 years, limited to studies in human neonates. Changes in the definition, pathogenesis, genetic susceptibility, and recent biomarkers associated with bronchopulmonary dysplasia will be discussed. Progress in current management strategies, along with novel approaches/therapies, will be critically appraised. Finally, recent data on long-term pulmonary and neurodevelopmental outcomes of infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia will be summarized.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19482769 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2008-1962
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatrics ISSN: 0031-4005 Impact factor: 7.124