Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP): From the perspective of the neonatologist
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a serious morbidity of prematurity. It is a pathophysiological condition that occurs due to abnormal proliferation of the retinal vessels. The incidence and severity of ROP increase with decreasing gestational age (GA) and birth weight (BW).The enhanced chance of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-06-01
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Series: | Global Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667009724000277 |