Incidence of Retinopathy of Prematurity in Extremely Premature Infants. (9th March 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Şahin, Alparslan; Şahin, Muhammed; Türkcü, Fatih Mehmet; Cingü, Abdullah Kürşat; Yüksel, Harun; Çınar, Yasin; Arı, Şeyhmus; Çaça, İhsan
• Other Names: Sarker S. A. Academic Editor.; Tokiwa K. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: ISRN pediatrics. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-03-09
• Subjects: Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Pediatrics; Pediatrics; Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/134347
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-469X

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose . To investigate the incidence and the severity of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in extremely preterm infants born before 28 weeks of gestation in southeastern Turkey. Methods . A retrospective chart review was performed for infants born before 28 weeks of gestation. The following data were reviewed: gender, gestational age (GA), birth weight (BW), zone and stage of ROP, presence of plus disease, and treatment for ROP if needed. Infants were divided into 2 groups according to GA as follows: group 1 included infants of GAs 25 weeks and under; group 2 included infants of GAs less than 28 weeks and over 25 weeks. Results . The incidence of any ROP in the whole cohort, in group 1, and in group 2, was 66.0%, 95.5%, and 58.6%, respectively. Incidence of any ROP was significantly associated with BW and GA (P = 0.014 and P = 0.002, resp.). The overall incidence of type 1 ROP was 35.8% (59.1% in group 1 and 29.9% in group 2). Development of type 1 ROP was independently associated with GA. Conclusion . Any ROP was significantly associated with BW and GA. Extremely premature infants with lower GA were found to be more likely to develop type 1 ROP. BW cannot predict the development of type 1 ROP.