Incidence and risk factors for retinopathy of prematurity in the West Black Sea region, Turkey
Year: 2012
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The objective of this study was to determine the incidence, risk factors and severity of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and to establish screening criteria for our region. Data on 330 infants with gestational age at birth < or = 34 weeks were analyzed retrospectively for a ROP diagnosis and risk factors. Infants with type 1 ROP were treated with argon laser photocoagulation. ROP was detected in 106 of 330 infants; 18 infants had type 1 ROP and were treated. Two infants with ROP that progressed to stage 4 disease required surgery. No treatment was needed in infants born after 32 weeks of gestation. Respiratory distress syndrome and low gestational age were the most important risk factors for type 1 ROP. In the West Black Sea region of Turkey, screening all premature infants with a gestational age < or = 32 weeks or a birth weight < or = 1900 g appears to be appropriate.
Authors: Atilla Alpay, Suat Hayri Uğurbaş
Institution: Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University
Language: English
Subfield: Ophthalmology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W23716632