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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: Definitions and Epidemiology

  • Eduardo BancalariEmail author
  • Nelson Claure
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Abstract

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is one of the most common complications of prematurity that results from abnormal lung development and impaired lung function. Multiple diagnostic criteria have been developed over the years to define BPD and determine its severity and long-term prognosis. This chapter provides an update on the changes in epidemiology of BPD, describes the rationale behind different definitions, and discusses their advantages and limitations in face of the changing epidemiology of BPD.

Keywords

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia Chronic lung disease Prematurity Lung injury Diagnostic criteria Definition 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Division of Neonatology, Department of PediatricsUniversity of Miami School of MedicineMiamiUSA

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