Neonatal Med.  2013 Aug;20(3):283-291.

Epidemiology, Clinical Characteristics, and Pathophysiology of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

• Choi CW
• Kim BI

Abstract

Recent advance in perinatal care resulted in improved survival of very low birth weight (VLBW) infants. However, bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is still one of major complications of VLBW infants. Four decades have passed since BPD was described for the first time in 1967. Since then epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and pathophysiology of BPD have changed markedly. In this article, We reviewed the recent progress in research for epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and pathophysiology of BPD.

Keyword

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia; Chronic lung disease; Very low birth weight infant

MeSH Terms

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
Perinatal Care