Effects of Antenatal Corticosteroids in Preterm Delivery

Effects of Antenatal Corticosteroids in Preterm Delivery

Antenatal corticosteroid administration is one of the most effective methods to improve perinatal outcomes. It reduces the incidence of respiratory distress syndrome, intraventricular hemorrhage, periventricular leukomalacia and necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm neonates. Antenatal corticosteroid...

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Main Authors: Kuo-Gon Wang, Chen-Yu Chen, Chie-Pein Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2004-12-01
Series:Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Subjects:
respiratory distress syndrome
intraventricular hemorrhage
periventricular leukomalacia
necrotizing enterocolitis
betamethasone
dexamethasone
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1028455909600851

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