Retinopathy of prematurity in discordant twins: is the small twin at increased risk?

Ofira ZlotoMoran Goldfinger LernerRam MazkerethAbraham SpiererYoav Yinon

Published in: Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie (2020)

The rate of ROP was higher among the small twins in preterm discordant twins. This may indicate that low BW rather than early GA is the main factor contributing to the development of ROP.

Keyphrases

gestational age
preterm birth
pet ct
low birth weight