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Respiratory Outcomes in Preterm Infants

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Obstruction of the upper airway commonly contributes to respiratory distress in the premature neonate. It is a multifactorial problem that can present heterogeneously and requires accurate anatomical and pathophysiological diagnosis for effective treatment. In this chapter, the diagnosis and treatment options, as well as outcomes, of upper airway obstruction in the premature neonate are discussed. As presentation and treatment vary widely based on lesion location, our discussion is organized by anatomical subsite.

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McClain, W.G., Fleischman, G.M., Drake, A.F. (2017). Airway Outcomes. In: Hibbs, A., Muhlebach , M. (eds) Respiratory Outcomes in Preterm Infants. Respiratory Medicine. Humana Press, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-48835-6_11

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