Association between bronchopulmonary dysplasia and cerebral palsy in children: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate the association between bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and the risk of cerebral palsy (CP) in children.

Data sources

We used EMBASE, PubMed and Web of Science to conduct a meta-analysis of studies published before 1 September 2017, written in English whose titles or abstracts discussed an association between BPD and CP.

Study selection

Observational studies, for example, case-control and cohort studies were included.

Data extraction and synthesis

All review stages were conducted by two reviewers independently. Data synthesis was undertaken via meta-analysis of available evidence.

Main outcomes and measures

The prevalence of developing CP was measured after exposure to BPD.

Results

Among 1234 initially identified studies,

SUBMITTER: Gou X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6150141 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature