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Complications of Prematurity

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Prematurity is the primary cause of neonatal death world-wide, and complications of prematurity are inversely proportional to the gestational age at delivery. Morbidity and mortality occurs secondary to the immaturity of the organs, or more commonly morbidity relates to the medical intervention required to keep the premature infant alive. The chapter explores the pathology of the various organ systems impacted by prematurity, and the pertinent clinical associations.

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  1. Department of Pathology, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta/Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA

    Guangju Lao

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    Roger D. G. Malcomson

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Lao, G., Rogers, B.B. (2022). Complications of Prematurity. In: Khong, T.Y., Malcomson, R.D.G. (eds) Keeling's Fetal and Neonatal Pathology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-84168-3_17

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