研究目的
To determine the rates and risk factors of recurrent retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) treated by laser photocoagulation, intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB) monotherapy, or intravitreal ranibizumab (IVR) monotherapy.
研究成果
Laser, IVR, and IVB are effective treatments for Type 1 ROP, with recurrence rates varying among treatments. Longer follow-up is necessary for infants treated with anti-VEGF, especially those with risk factors such as early postmenstrual age at initial treatment, Zone I ROP, low Apgar score, and multiple births.
研究不足
The study's retrospective nature may introduce bias, and the lack of visual outcomes and fluorescein angiography in all cases limits the comprehensive assessment of treatment effects. The proportion of eyes and follow-up periods varied among treatment groups, and fundus photographs were not available for all cases at the point of ROP recurrence.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
A retrospective cohort study design was used to analyze the effectiveness of laser photocoagulation, IVB, and IVR treatments for Type 1 ROP.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Consecutive infants with Type 1 ROP treated at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou, Taiwan, between March 2010 and February 2017 were included.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Intravitreal injections of bevacizumab (Avastin; Genentech Inc) or ranibizumab (Lucentis; Genentech Inc) and laser photocoagulation with an 810 nm wavelength laser were used.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Infants were treated with laser, IVB, or IVR and followed for at least 75 weeks of postmenstrual age. Follow-up examinations were conducted to assess disease regression and recurrence.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Statistical analysis was performed using SAS software version 9.4, including one-way ANOVA, chi-square tests, and logistic regression analysis.
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