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Retinopathy of Prematurity in Very Low Birthweight Neonates of Gestation Less Than 32 weeks in Malaysia.

Nem Yun BooEe Lee AngEric Boon-Kuang Ang
Published in: Indian journal of pediatrics (2024)
The incidence and severity of ROP increased with decreasing gestation and birthweight. Prolonged duration of oxygen therapy, infection, invasive respiratory support, and conditions commonly causing fluctuations of oxygenation were significant factors associated with increased risk of ROP. Receiving oxygen at birth did not increase risk.
Keyphrases
  • gestational age
  • preterm birth
  • low birth weight
  • risk factors
  • preterm infants
  • blood flow