CT and lung function patterns in bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in the post-surfactant era
- A Krishnan, Clinical Research Fellow, Thoracic Medicine, St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, Australia; akrishnan{at}stvincents.com.au
Advances in neonatal management, particularly the use of surfactant, have been associated with the emergence of a new form of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD). This is thought to be a result of arrested lung development and is characterised by abnormalities of alveolar septation and microvascular maturation. This retrospective review …









