Premature babies have not yet fully developed the structure and function of their organ systems, often with complex diseases and long-term sequelae. In particular, their respiratory capacity is still weak, requiring mechanical ventilation with high oxygen concentrations for a long time, easily causing bronchopulmonary dysplasia, increasing the risk of death.

The ductus arteriosus is an important blood vessel that connects the main pulmonary artery and the aorta. Normally, the ductus arteriosus exists for 2-6 days after birth. If the ductus does not close after this time, it is called a persistent ductus arteriosus. Persistent ductus arteriosus in premature infants (Persistent ductus arteriosus) occurs when the ductus arteriosus does not close completely after birth.

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia is a chronic lung disease, mostly found in premature infants requiring mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy to treat acute respiratory disorders. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia is primarily considered a complication of premature birth. So how is bronchopulmonary dysplasia diagnosed and treated?

Premature babies generally face a variety of health problems, largely depending on how premature they were at birth. Lung and respiratory problems are a major concern for premature babies.

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia is a chronic lung disease, most commonly seen in premature infants requiring mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy to treat acute respiratory problems. It can also occur in newborns, but the respiratory problems are less severe. In bronchopulmonary dysplasia, the lungs and bronchi are damaged during infancy, leading to dysplasia of the alveoli in the lungs.

Premature babies often suffer from many diseases such as jaundice, pneumonia, respiratory failure, neonatal infections, mental and motor delays, retinopathy... due to weak immune systems and underdeveloped organs.

Stem cell transplantation has been proven to be an effective treatment for bronchopulmonary dysplasia in premature infants. Vinmec has successfully performed this technique, helping premature infants recover their health.