Retinopathy of prematurity in extremely low birth weight infants in Malaysia

Choo MM; Martin FJ; Theam LC; U-Teng C

doi:10.1016/j.jaapos.2009.06.008

Retinopathy of prematurity in extremely low birth weight infants in Malaysia

Choo MM , Martin FJ , Theam LC , U-Teng C

J AAPOS, 2009 Oct;13(5):446-9.

PMID: 19840721 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2009.06.008

Abstract

To identify differences in incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) between 2 birth weight categories within a cohort of extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants in Malaysia.

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MeSH terms

Female
Gestational Age
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature*
Malaysia/epidemiology
Male
Predictive Value of Tests
Prospective Studies
Retinopathy of Prematurity/epidemiology*
Retinopathy of Prematurity/therapy
Risk Factors
Severity of Illness Index
Incidence
Neonatal Screening
Infant, Very Low Birth Weight*
Laser Therapy

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