Nationwide incidence and treatment pattern of retinopathy of prematurity in South Korea using the 2007–2018 national health insurance claims data

The aim of this study is to investigate the nationwide incidence and treatment pattern of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in South Korea. Using the population-based National Health Insurance database (2007–2018), the nationwide incidence of ROP among premature infants with a gestational age (GA) ...

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Published in:Scientific reports 2021-01, Vol.11 (1), p.1451-1451, Article 1451
Main Authors: Hong, Eun Hee, Shin, Yong Un, Bae, Gi Hwan, Choi, Young Jin, Ahn, Seong Joon, Sobrin, Lucia, Hong, Rimkyung, Kim, Inah, Cho, Heeyoon
Format: Article
Language:English
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Ablation
Cryotherapy
Epidemiology
Gestational age
Humanities and Social Sciences
Infants
multidisciplinary
Neonates
Premature babies
Premature birth
Retina
Retinopathy
Science
Science (multidisciplinary)
Surgery
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Summary:The aim of this study is to investigate the nationwide incidence and treatment pattern of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in South Korea. Using the population-based National Health Insurance database (2007–2018), the nationwide incidence of ROP among premature infants with a gestational age (GA) 
ISSN:2045-2322
2045-2322
DOI:10.1038/s41598-021-80989-z