Profile of asymmetrical retinopathy of prematurity in twins.
Indian J Ophthalmol
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2010 May; 58(3): 209-211
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-136056
ABSTRACT
Background:
In twin births, both babies have the same gestational age and pre-natal conditions. However, twins may develop a varied retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) course depending on birth weight and other systemic factors.Objective:
To study the profile of asymmetric ROP in twinsDesign:
Retrospective studySetting:
Tertiary ROP referral eye hospital. Materials andMethods:
The profile of 56 pairs of twins with ROP were studied and analyzed for differences in zone or need for treatment, while studying possible causes for the varied outcome.Results:
In 45 pairs of twins (80%) the disease progressed identically in both eyes, while in 11 pairs (20%) the ROP showed differences in zone or need for treatment. Four of these pairs were discordant. In 3 of these 4 pairs, the heavier birth weight twin had a more severe ROP course.Conclusions:
Twins can present with asymmetric ROP course, and it is therefore essential to examine both twins as per screening protocols.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Retinopathy of Prematurity
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Neonatal Screening
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Diseases in Twins
Type of study:
Practice guideline
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Observational study
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Ophthalmol
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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