Use of ultrasonic method of examination in the diagnosis of retinopathy of prematurity
Sidorenko, E.I.; Astasheva, I.B.; Aksenova, I.I.; Godorozia, V.V.
Vestnik Oftalmologii 117(3): 5-7
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0042-465X PMID: 11521442 Document Number: 534189
A total of 164 children (328 eyes) aged 2 months to 3 years with stages L-V retinopathy neonatorum (RN) were examined. Ultrasonic examination of children with RN is an important accessory method in complex examination of the eyes in children with RN with exudative and fibrous changes of the vitreous and massive hemorrhages. Indications for the use of ultrasonic method of examination in children with RN are defined in order to evaluate the need in preventive laser or for kryocoagulation of the retina or diagnosis of retinal detachment in RN, particularly before surgery. This method helps predict the disease course and evaluate the time course of the process.