Expiratory airflow limitation in adults born extremely preterm: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Extreme preterm (EP) birth, denoting delivery before the onset of the third trimester, interrupts intrauterine development and causes significant early-life pulmonary trauma, thereby posing a lifelong risk to respiratory health. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate adult...

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Main Authors: Lillebøe, Henriette Lahn-Johannessen, Engeseth, Merete Salveson, Clemm, Hege Synnøve Havstad, Halvorsen, Thomas, Røksund, Ola Drange, Potrebny, Thomas, Vollsæter, Maria
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Summary:Extreme preterm (EP) birth, denoting delivery before the onset of the third trimester, interrupts intrauterine development and causes significant early-life pulmonary trauma, thereby posing a lifelong risk to respiratory health. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate adult lung function following EP birth (gestational age