Thyroid dysfunction in very low birth weight preterm infants

PurposeThyroid dysfunction is common in preterm infants. Congenital hypothyroidism causes neurodevelopmental impairment, which is preventable if properly treated. This study was conducted to describe the characteristics of thyroid dysfunction in very low birth weight infants (VLBWIs), evaluate risk...

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Main Authors: Ji Hoon Lee, Sung Woo Kim, Ga Won Jeon, Jong Beom Sin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Pediatric Society 2015-06-01
Series:Korean Journal of Pediatrics
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Online Access:http://kjp.or.kr/upload/pdf/kjped-58-224.pdf