High iron status in very low birth weight infants is associated with an increased risk of retinopathy of prematurity.
prospective_cohort · Level II
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Abstract
To explore the hypothesis that excessive iron loads may increase the formation of free radicals and the development of retinopathy of prematurity in preterm infants, we carried out a prospective observational study of the association between transfusion volume, iron status, and retinopathy.
Medical subject headings
- Ferritins
- Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
- Retinopathy of Prematurity