The relationship of patent ductus arteriosus management and the development of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in very and extremely low birth weight infants

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia(BPD) is one of the common complications in premature infants, especially those with very and extremely low birth weight.Among all the related factors of BPD, the role of patent ductus arteriosus(PDA) and especially its management with the different approaches and timing of interventions have received widespread attention.Research progresses of the relationship between patent ductus arteriosus management and the development of BPD were summarized .On the basis of that, the suggestions focusing on lowering the incidence of BPD in very /extremely low birth weight infants are recommended. Key words: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia; Patent ductus arteriosus; Premature infants