Prior to the introduction of exogenous surfactant, with which condition were preterm neonates most likely to develop pulmonary air leak syndrome?

a. Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS)
b. Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS)
c. Transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN)
d. Apnea of prematurity


B
Prior to the introduction of exogenous surfactant, pulmonary air leak syndromes commonly occurred in preterm neonates with RDS on mechanical ventilation.

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