Factors Associated with Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in Babies Weighing Less Than 1000 grams (ELBWs). † 1074
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Incidence and main risk factors for severe retinopathy of prematurity in infants weighing less than 1000 grams in Brazil.
OBJECTIVES This study evaluated the incidence and risk factors for severe retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in babies <1000 g at Porto Alegre, Brazil. METHODS Prospective cohort study including premature children with birth weight ≤1000 g was conducted. Main outcome was the occurrence of severe ROP needing treatment. RESULTS A total of 157 infants were included. Severe ROP occurred in 20 inf...
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عنوان ژورنال: Pediatric Research
سال: 1997
ISSN: 0031-3998,1530-0447
DOI: 10.1203/00006450-199704001-01093