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مقاله
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Abstract
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Title:
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Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP): A 7-year review of treated premature infants.
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Author(s):
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Shokufeh Tavassoli, Richard Wach, Richard Haynes, Richard Markham, Cathy Williams
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Presentation Type:
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Oral
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Subject:
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Posterior Segment
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Others:
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Presenting Author:
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Name:
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Shokufeh Tavassoli
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Affiliation :(optional)
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Bristol Eye Hospital
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E mail:
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shokufeh_tavassoli@hotmail.com
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Phone:
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Mobile:
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44 07827327298
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Purpose:
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Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a potentially blinding disorder affecting premature infants. We hypothesised that the increased survival of very premature babies may be affecting the overall numbers requiring treatment. The aims of this study were to identify the annual rate of ROP treatment during the period 2009-2015 and to consider the incidence of ROP treatment by gestational age at birth.
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Methods:
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All infants treated for ROP by the Vitreoretinal team at Bristol Eye Hospital (included the two level 3 neonatal units, St Michaels and Southmead Hospitals) during the period 2009-2015 had their clinical data retrospectively reviewed.
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Results:
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A total of 95 infants were treated for ROP during this period (48 male, 47 female, 699.9±160.7g mean±SD birth weight). Treatments for ROP consisted of, one course of laser alone (82/95), two courses of laser (5/95), laser and an anti-VEGF intravitreal injection (7/95), and laser with vitrectomy (1/95). The mean age of treatment was at 90.6±45.7 days (mean±SD). A higher percentage of premature infants were treated for ROP in 2015 compared to 2009. The results showed that the number of those born under 27 weeks gestation that survived to complete ROP screening to have increased over time. The incidence of ROP treatment for those born at 23 weeks gestation was 55%, which was markedly higher than for those born at 26 weeks gestation, where it was 12%.
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Conclusion:
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In conclusion the increase in ROP treatment seen in recent years in this unit may be due to the increased survival of extremely premature babies.
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