Retinopathy of prematurity in neonatal care unit
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Frequency and Risk Factors of Retinopathy of Prematurity in Newborns Admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Hamadan
Background and Objective: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is an evolutionary disorder in the retina of premature infants. Nowadays, the prevalence rate of retinopathy has increased due to the advancement of medical facilities and the increased survival of preterm infants. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence rate of ROP and its related risk factors among infants admitted to an...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2349-3283
DOI: 10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20160166