@article{Mohy Eldeen_Ali_Salama_2022, title={Clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and management outcome of surfactant deficiency respiratory distress syndrome in term and near-term neonates. A retrospective observational study.}, volume={93}, url={https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/actabiomedica/article/view/13794}, DOI={10.23750/abm.v93i6.13794}, abstractNote={<p><em>Aim: </em>This study aims to describe the clinical characteristics of SRDS in term and late preterm neonates. <em>Methods: </em>This is an observation retrospective chart review of full-term and late preterm neonates born older than 35 to 41 weeks gestation age diagnosed with SRDS. The diagnosis was based on clinical & radiological manifestations of SRDS. <em>Results: </em>1547 neonates were admitted during this period to NICU with a diagnosis of increased work of breathing for further management. 117 cases of term and near-term neonates (mean GA = 36.8 wks) had a confirmed diagnosis of Surfactant deficiency SRDS. Who compared 60 preterm neonates with SRDS less than 35 weeks gestation (mean GA 27.5 wks) as a control. The mean birth weight was 2.8 kg vs 1.1 kg in the preterm group. SRDS occurs more among the male gender (58%), with CS in 78.6 % of all diagnosed cases. No apparent cause was found in 28.2 %, while 37.6% of all cases were born to mothers with diabetes mellitus, and 27% were born to mothers with either GBs infection, maternal chorioamnionitis, or prolonged rupture of the membrane. <em>Conclusion:</em> SRDS is not uncommon among full-term and near-term neonates (10/1000 live birth). By far, the most common associated risk factors are maternal diabetes mellitus and cesarean section. It affects males more than females. Most cases will run a mild-to-moderate course that responds to non-invasive ventilation.</p>}, number={6}, journal={Acta Biomedica Atenei Parmensis}, author={Mohy Eldeen, Sara and Ali, Safaa and Salama, Husam}, year={2022}, month={Dec.}, pages={e2022337} }