DR. MANISH BAKSI

Dr. P.K. SARAF, Dr.Debanjan Sen, DR. SABYASACHI CHAKRABARTY

Abstract

Aim: To compare the character of ROP in preterm ELBW babies (BW <1000G) with LBW babies (BW 1000-2000G). Methods: 160 preterm infants were divided into two groups (LBW & ELBW) based on their birth weight and prospectively evaluated for the development of ROP. P<0.05 was considered significant. Results: There were 80 babies in each group. ELBW babies more commonly had ROP than LBW ones (78.8% vs 20%;p<0.001). Gestational age(p<0.001), use of Oxygen hood(p<0.001)/ ventilator(p<0.001)/ CPAP(p<0.001)/ surfactant(p<0.001), RDS(p<0.001), apnoea(p<0.001), blood transfusion(p<0.001), phototherapy(p<0.001) and sepsis(p<0.001) were risk factors for ROP. Four babies (nELBW=3, nLBW=1; p>0.99) developed APROP. There was no difference in the need for treatment(p=0.228) or the mode of intervention(p=0.452) in the two groups.

Conclusion: ROP is more common in ELBW babies but there is no difference in risk factors, need for intervention and different treatment modalities when compared to LBW babies.

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