Rates of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in very low birth weight neonates: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Large-scale estimates of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) are warranted for adequate prevention and treatment. However, systematic approaches to ascertain rates of BPD are lacking.

Objective

To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the prevalence of BPD in very low birth weight (≤ 1,500 g) or very low gestational age (< 32 weeks) neonates.

Data sources

A search of MEDLINE from January 1990 until September 2019 using search terms related to BPD and prevalence was performed.

Study selection

Randomized controlled trials and observational studies evaluating rates of BPD in very low birth weight or very low gestational age infants were eligible. Included studies defined BPD as positive pressure ventilation or oxygen requirement at 28 day

SUBMITTER: Moreira A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11127341 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature