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Background: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is the
most prevalent chronic lung disease in very preterm infants;
however, conventional classifications have limited ability to
predict severity before 36 weeks' postmenstrual age (PMA).
A new Japanese classification, based on small for gestational
age (SGA), bubbly/cystic chest radiographic findings, and
chorioamnionitis (CAM), was proposed to enable earlier
risk stratification. However, its validation in homogeneous
cohorts is warranted.
Purpose: This study aimed to examine... |