Abstract
In agreement with other authors who have investigated the mechanisms of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), we have used Bancalari's definition in our recent publication.1,2 However, we certainly agree that from a clinical point of view it is much more appropriate to define the disease when clinical symptoms are present at a corrected age of 36 weeks, as recently stated by Merritt et al.3 Moreover, a more differentiated descriptive definition, as suggested by Weinstein et al,4 could be helpful for the comparison of pulmonary outcomes in clinical trials.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
