Outcomes at 18-24 Months of Infants with Birth Weight under 500 g Born in Korea during 2013-2017: A Nationwide Cohort Study

CONCLUSION: Half of infants with a birth weight <500 g in Korea may exhibit neurodevelopmental impairment and growth retardation at a corrected age of 18-24 months. Multidisciplinary follow-up along with continuous rehabilitation will be needed to improve neurological and physical development in this special population.PMID:37866355 | DOI:10.1159/000534194

Source: Neonatology - October 22, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Soo Hyun Kim Euiseok Jung Ha Na Lee Jeong Min Lee Sung Hyeon Park Jiyoon Jeong Byong Sop Lee Ellen Ai-Rhan Kim Ki-Soo Kim Source Type: research