Advances in neonatology. View from a practicing pediatrician

After reviewing the many problems that may be seen by the physician in follow-up care of the preterm infant and family, it is important to take a step back and evaluate the infant as a whole. In the vast majority of instances, the preterm infant will turn out to be normal. In an unfortunate minority, there may be difficult problems that the baby, parents, and caretakers must face. The pediatrician must remain diligent to attend to those problems that are correctable and to assist patients to their full potential.