Retinopathy of prematurity risk factors: does human milk prevent retinopathy of prematurity?
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Retinopathy of Prematurity - Risk Factors for Evolution
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a disorder characterised by abnormal retinal vascular development, and several risk factors are involved. The condition may be in mild form or it may result in retinal detachment which may eventually cause blindness. The management of the risk factors involved in the disease etiopathogenesis and the treatment by laser photocoagulation performed in early stage...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
سال: 2019
ISSN: 0041-4301
DOI: 10.24953/turkjped.2019.01.003