Antenatal Dexamethasone and Decreased Severity of Retinopathy of Prematurity
Archives of OphthalmologyPublished 1 May 1998
Rosemary D. Higgins
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Antenatal dexamethasone administration appears to be associated with a decreased incidence of development of ROP of stage 2 or higher in this urban population.
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Antenatal dexamethasone administration appears to be associated with a decreased incidence of development of ROP of stage 2 or higher in this urban population.
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