High Resolution CT Scan and Pulmonary Function Studies in the Very Low Birth Weight Infant before Discharge

Abstract 1239 Poster Session I, Saturday, 5/1 (poster 63)

Introduction: We have previously shown that very low birth weight infants show abnormal values for compliance and resistance when studied before discharge. There is very few information if these changes correlate with lung parenchymal or airways abnormalities. Recent developments in imaging techniques, as the High Resolution CT Scan have provided a new tool to investigate the lung in a greater detail.

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