Functional morphometry for the estimation of the alveolar surface area in prematurely-born infants

We report that SA is fivefold smaller in prematurely-born compared to term-born infants. We conclude that non-invasive measurements of VA/Q can be used for the functional estimation of SA which could, in turn, be used as a future outcome measure in respiratory studies of prematurely-born infants.
Source: Respiratory Physiology and Neurobiology - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research