| Retinopathy of prematurity: an eye toward better outcomes. | |
MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19332407 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) results from the abnormal growth of blood vessels in the vascular bed supporting the developing retina. Estimated to cause up to 500 new cases of blindness in the U.S. each year, ROP affects primarily infants born at less than 1,500 g. Although its etiology is not well understood, ROP is thought to occur as a result of a complex interaction between oxygen and vascular growth factors. This article briefly reviews the history of ROP, discusses its pathophysiology, and addresses the risk factors and strategies for prevention. |
Authors:
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Charlene Pollan |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Neonatal network : NN Volume: 28 ISSN: 1539-2880 ISO Abbreviation: Neonatal Netw Publication Date: 2009 Mar-Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-03-31 Completed Date: 2009-07-07 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8503921 Medline TA: Neonatal Netw Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 93-101 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Newborn Intensive Care Unit, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, Provo, Utah, USA. cpolla@msn.com |
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Animals Anoxia / nursing, physiopathology, prevention & control Blindness / nursing*, physiopathology, prevention & control Humans Hyperoxia / nursing, physiopathology, prevention & control Infant, Newborn Infant, Very Low Birth Weight Nursing Assessment Oxygen / blood Retina / physiopathology Retinal Vessels / physiology Retinopathy of Prematurity / nursing*, physiopathology, prevention & control Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A / physiology Vasoconstriction / physiology |
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0/Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A; 7782-44-7/Oxygen |
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