Keskek, Nedime SahinogluGulcan, HandeYilmaz, GurselAkkoyun, Imren2021-03-202021-03-2020201300-0659http://cms.galenos.com.tr/Uploads/Article_42996/TJO-50-351-En.pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/11727/5602Objectives: The aim of the study was to investigate the risk factors for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), including platelet count. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study analyzed 137 infants in 3 subgroups: no ROP; mild RAP, and severe ROP requiring laser treatment (type 1 ROP). A retrospective review of records was performed and statistical analysis of possible risk factors for ROP including platelet count was evaluated by using logistic regression. Results: Birth weight (BW), gestational age (GA), and low platelet count in the first week after birth were significant risk factors for developing ROP (p=0.038, 0.02, and 0.004, respectively). BW, GA, ventilation, and lower platelet count were associated with progression to type 1 ROP (p=0.004; 0.027, and 0.021, respectively). Conclusion: Lower platelet count in the first week after birth is a risk factor for ROP development in addition to the previously established factors of ventilation need, low BW, and low GA.enginfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessBirth weightgestational ageretinopathy of prematurityrisk factorsplateletarticle5063513550006045195000062-s2.0-85099100269