
Purpose: To explore the clinical features and significance of “notch” in reactivation of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) post–intravitreal ranibizumab (IVR) monotherapy. Methods: Ninety-six infants (173 eyes) with Type 1 or aggressive ROP (A-ROP) post-IVR monotherapy were retrospectively analyzed; 51 eyes were notch (+) and 122 eyes were notch (−). General demographics and clinical outcomes were compared by notch status for Type 1 and A-ROP. Results: The notch primarily appeared in Stage 2 ROP (84.4% and 78.9%) at the junction of Zones I and II (68.8% and 63.2%) on the temporal side in Type 1 ROP and A-ROP. Notch was present in the Type 1 ROP group before first IVR but posttreatment in the A-ROP group. A significantly higher reactivation rate, longer follow-up duration, and postmenstrual age at the last follow-up were seen in the notch (+) versus the notch (−) group. In the notch (+) ROP group, the mean gestational age (28.34 ± 0.93 vs. 29.94 ± 1.48 weeks) was significantly lower in reactivated versus regressed eyes. Conclusion: Notches appeared at different times but similar locations in Type 1 ROP and A-ROP. The reactivation rate after IVR was increased in ROP with notches. Notch may be a useful biomarker for reactivation after IVR in ROP.
Male, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A, Infant, Newborn, Angiogenesis Inhibitors, Gestational Age, Ranibizumab, Intravitreal Injections, Humans, Original Study, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Female, Retrospective Studies, Follow-Up Studies
Male, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A, Infant, Newborn, Angiogenesis Inhibitors, Gestational Age, Ranibizumab, Intravitreal Injections, Humans, Original Study, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Female, Retrospective Studies, Follow-Up Studies
| selected citations These citations are derived from selected sources. This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | 0 | |
| popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network. | Average | |
| influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | Average | |
| impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network. | Average |
