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Idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS) of the newborn remains an important and signifi-
cant cause of morbidity and mortality despite of improvement in neonatal care.
The clinical and radiologic features observed are the results of surfactant deficiency combined with
a highly compliant chest wall. We have been applied the clinical and radiologic features in the
diagnosis of IRDS.
In 1974, Bomsel et al reported the... |
