| Literature DB >> 23719311 |
David K Wallace1, Katherine Y Wu.
Abstract
Treatment for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is indicated when type 1 disease is present. The Early Treatment for Retinopathy of Prematurity (ETROP) clinical trial established that laser treatment of severe ROP has a high rate of visual and anatomic success. Recently, anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) drugs such as bevacizumab have been used in lieu of or in addition to laser treatment. Results are promising, but long-term outcomes and systemic side effects are unknown. Future studies are needed to determine whether anti-VEGF treatment is superior to laser and, if so, which drug and dose are safe and effective.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23719311 DOI: 10.1016/j.clp.2013.02.005
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Perinatol ISSN: 0095-5108 Impact factor: 3.430