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Iranian Journal of Pediatrics
Tehran University of Medical Sciences Press
ISSN: 1018-4406 EISSN: 1018-4406
Vol. 22, No. 3, 2012, pp. 375-384
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Bioline Code: pe12068
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Iranian Journal of Pediatrics, Vol. 22, No. 3, 2012, pp. 375-384
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New Predictors for Advanced Retinopathy of Prematurity among Neonates in Tehran/Iran
Mir, Karim Poorsattar Bejeh; Mohagheghi, Parisa; Mir, Arash Poorsattar Bejeh & Fereshtehnejad, Seyed-Mohammad
Abstract
Objective: Since a new epidemic (third wave) of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) sensed throughout the
world in recent years, we aimed to assess newer risk factors for advanced ROP which needs treatment in
Iranian neonates as a new target output of various neonatal care for this serious disease of newborn infants
especially those born prematurely.
Methods:In an analytic cross-sectional study all neonates <1500 g birth weight and/or <32 weeks gestational
age admitted to our NICU as a tertiary level intensive care unit in Milad Hospital, Tehran, Iran during June
2006-June 2007 were included. All data were extracted from medical records and compared in two groups
with or without treatment.
Findings:Seventy one neonate infants entered our study. Twelve neonates (16.9%) progressed to advanced
ROP. Final multivariate analysis model revealed that mean leukocyte counts during first 14 days of life
(P=0.04), transfusions number (P=0.01) and hypocapnic episodes during first 14 days of life (P=0.02) were
significantly different between the two groups of infants independently, even after simultaneous adjustment.
Conclusion:Based on our findings, more amenable risk factors should be approached regarding more careful
modulation of such overlooked risk factors which may lessen the burden of prematurity.
Keywords
Neonate; Retinal Surgery; Retinopathy of Prematurity; Risk Factor; Very Low Birth Weight
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