Incidence and evolution of retinopathy of prematurity. a six year experience in a neonatal intensive care unit

Didato, M.A.; Gioeli, R.A.; Scimemi, M.; Cascio, G.

Minerva Pediatrica 44(11): 519-523

1992


ISSN/ISBN: 0026-4946
PMID: 1297918
Document Number: 399451
The incidence and the evolution of ROP in 324 infants with birthweight < or = 2500 g is report. The highest incidence was among the 750 and 1250 g birthweight infants. 5 infants < 750 g survived without signs of ROP. When present the ROP was within the 3rd stage and had a favourable outcome: spontaneous resolution without cicatricial lesions.

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