Zhongguo Dang Dai Er Ke Za Zhi
September 2010
Objective: To study the efficacy of bedside treatment by laser photocoagulation for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in preterm infants hospitalized in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Methods: The clinical data of 30 cases of ROP who underwent peripheral laser ablation on bedside in the NICU from March to August 2009 were studied retrospectively.
Results: A total of 59 eyes from 30 patients received the laser therapy, with a total cure rate of 95%.
Zhonghua Er Ke Za Zhi
October 2009
Objective: To analyze the risk factors of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and provide evidence for the rational establishment of screening standard.
Methods: The clinical data of 1675 preterm infants at gestational age < or = 36 weeks or birth weight < or = 2500 g who were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit and had been screened in our hospital from July 2006 to May 2008 were analyzed retrospectively by univariate analysis and Logistic regression analysis. Gender, birth count, gestational age, birth weight, oxygen therapy, and mother's conditions were recorded.