Table 4.
Comparison of neurodevelopmental outcomes between IVB treated versus laser treated preamature multigestation neonates.
| Parameter | Treated | P value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | |||
| Birth weight | 1200 ± 249 | 1208 ± 209 | 0.777 | |
| Gestational age | 28 ± 1 (26 to 30) | 28 ± 1 (26 to 30) | 1.000 | |
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| Gender | Male | 7 (63.6%) | 4 (36.4%) | |
| Female | 4 (36.4%) | 7 (63.6%) | ||
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| Type of treatment | IVB | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) | |
| Laser | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) | ||
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| Oxygen | No | 2 (18.2%) | 3 (27.3%) | 0.300 |
| Yes | 9 (81.8%) | 8 (72.7%) | ||
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| Ventilator | No | 8 (72.7%) | 8 (72.7%) | 1.000 |
| Yes | 3 (27.3%) | 3 (27.3%) | ||
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| Intraventricular hemorrhage | No | 11 (100.0%) | 11 (100.0%) | 1.000 |
| Yes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) | ||
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| Sepsis | No | 6 (54.5%) | 7 (63.6%) | 0.297 |
| Yes | 5 (45.5%) | 4 (36.4%) | ||
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| Phototherapy | No | 4 (36.4%) | 6 (54.5%) | 0.126 |
| Yes | 7 (63.6%) | 5 (45.5%) | ||
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| Transfusion | No | 6 (54.5%) | 6 (54.5%) | 1.000 |
| Yes | 5 (45.5%) | 5 (45.5%) | ||
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| Anemia | No | 9 (81.8%) | 9 (81.8%) | 1.000 |
| Yes | 2 (18.2%) | 2 (18.2%) | ||
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| ARDS | No | 7 (63.6%) | 8 (72.7%) | 0.298 |
| Yes | 4 (36.4%) | 3 (27.3%) | ||