Incidence and Main Risk Factors for Severe Retinopathy of Prematurity in Infants Weighing Less Than 1000 Grams in Brazil

Conclusions: We reported the incidence of 12.7% of severe ROP among babies born ≤ 1000 g in our institution. Laser photocoagulation was effective to stabilize the disease among 19 treated patients.

Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - November 28, 2013 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Fortes Filho, J. B., Borges Fortes, B. G., Tartarella, M. B., Procianoy, R. S. Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research