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Review
. 1988 Dec;15(4):891-902.

Controversies regarding surfactant replacement therapy

D L Shapiro  1 , R H Notter
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  • PMID: 3061705
Review

Controversies regarding surfactant replacement therapy

D L Shapiro et al. Clin Perinatol. 1988 Dec.

Abstract

Surfactant replacement therapy for the respiratory distress syndrome is being actively studied in clinical trials. The therapy has great potential for reducing morbidity and mortality in premature infants. Some issues about surfactant replacement therapy are not yet clear, and a number of these are discussed in this article.

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