Prediction of ROP Treatment and Evaluation of Screening Criteria in VLBW Infants-a Population Based Analysis

The incidence of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and ROP screening criteria differ between countries. We assessed whether ROP screening could be reduced based on the local ROP incidence. Observational cohort study of infants born in Switzerland between 2006 and 2015

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Published in:Pediatric research 2018-11, Vol.84 (5), p.632-638
Main Authors: Gerull, Roland, Brauer, Viviane, Bassler, Dirk, Laubscher, Bernard, Pfister, Riccardo E, Nelle, Mathias, Müller, Beatrice, Roth-Kleiner, Matthias, Gerth-Kahlert, Christina, Adams, Mark
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Language:English
Subjects:
Babies
Epidemiology
Eye diseases
Medical screening
Pediatrics
Premature birth
Retina
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Summary:The incidence of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and ROP screening criteria differ between countries. We assessed whether ROP screening could be reduced based on the local ROP incidence. Observational cohort study of infants born in Switzerland between 2006 and 2015
ISSN:0031-3998
1530-0447
DOI:10.1038/s41390-018-0128-3