Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Dergisi
2010 , Vol 53 , Num 1
Retinopathy of prematurity in Turkey
Gazi Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi 1Pediatri Profesörü, 2Neonatoloji Uzmanı, 3Göz Hastalıkları Profesörü, 4Pediatri
Araştırma Görevlisi, 5Pediatri Doçenti
The objective of this study was to review advanced stage (stage 3 or above)
retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) cases reported from Turkey since 2000,
together with cases followed in our unit, and try to obtain an idea regarding
the frequency of advanced ROP. Turkish and English literature was searched
for ROP reports from Turkey, and of 21 articles identified, 15 provided precise
information regarding advanced cases. Cases referred for ROP surgery to our
unit and cases requiring ROP surgery while being followed in our unit were
also included. Combined with the cases in our unit, the frequency of advanced
stage ROP was calculated as 9.3% in the population at risk. Fifty-three cases
were referred to our unit for ROP surgery over the last five-year period, 13 of
whom had retinal detachment. Considering the number of very low birth weight
infants born annually in Turkey and the rate of survival each year according
to the Turkish Neonatal Society Bulletin, there will be over 1500 cases of
advanced ROP in Turkey. This finding makes it essential for neonatologists
to pay more attention to the prevention and management of ROP.
Anahtar Kelimeler :
prematüre retinopatisi, gelişmekte olan ülkeler