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ArticleEuropean journal of medical research2025

Effect and factors associated with reactivation after intravitreal conbercept or aflibercept in retinopathy of prematurity.

Chunling Huang, Weikang Zou, Wenbei Ma, Jiali Li, Yichen Bai, Rong Wu, Qiqi Li, Qi Fang, Wenna Chen, Xiaohe Lu and 1 more

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Chunling HuangDepartment of Ophthalmology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Gongye Avenue Middle, Guangzhou, 510282, Guangdong, China.
Weikang ZouDepartment of Ophthalmology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Gongye Avenue Middle, Guangzhou, 510282, Guangdong, China.
Wenbei MaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Gongye Avenue Middle, Guangzhou, 510282, Guangdong, China.
Jiali LiDepartment of Ophthalmology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Gongye Avenue Middle, Guangzhou, 510282, Guangdong, China.
Yichen BaiDepartment of Ophthalmology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Gongye Avenue Middle, Guangzhou, 510282, Guangdong, China.
Rong WuDepartment of Ophthalmology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Gongye Avenue Middle, Guangzhou, 510282, Guangdong, China.
Qiqi LiDepartment of Ophthalmology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Gongye Avenue Middle, Guangzhou, 510282, Guangdong, China.
Qi FangDepartment of Ophthalmology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Gongye Avenue Middle, Guangzhou, 510282, Guangdong, China.
Wenna ChenDepartment of Ophthalmology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Gongye Avenue Middle, Guangzhou, 510282, Guangdong, China.
Xiaohe LuDepartment of Ophthalmology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Gongye Avenue Middle, Guangzhou, 510282, Guangdong, China. luxh63@163.com.
Songfu FengDepartment of Ophthalmology, Zhujiang Hospital, Southern Medical University, No. 253, Gongye Avenue Middle, Guangzhou, 510282, Guangdong, China. fsf516@163.com.

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Guangzhou Municipal Science and Technology Project 202002020046
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Abstract

backgroundTo evaluate the effect and factors associated with the reactivation of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) after intravitreal conbercept or aflibercept.

methodsWe retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 176 eyes diagnosed with ROP and treated with anti-VEGF therapy between January 2018 and September 2022. The rate of reactivation and complications were assessed during the follow-up period. The factors of reactivation of ROP after intravitreal conbercept or aflibercept were analyzed on the basis of clinical factors and retinal parameters.

resultsReactivation of ROP occurred in 10 eyes (13.9%) after intravitreal conbercept and 13 eyes (12.5%) after intravitreal aflibercept (P = 0.79). The interval between injection and reactivation was significantly longer in the aflibercept group than in the conbercept group (15.50 ± 4.05 vs. 5.36 ± 0.50 weeks) (P < 0.001). The central retinal arteriolar equivalent (CRAE) of aggressive ROP was larger than that of type 1 prethreshold and threshold ROP before anti-VEGF therapy (P < 0.05). Zone I and stage 3 exhibited a positive correlation with the reactivation of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) [odds ratio (OR) = 20.15, 5.02]. The changes in CRAE of pre-and post-therapy and gestational age were identified as potential protective factors for these outcomes (OR = 0.23, 0.49).

conclusionsConbercept and aflibercept are effective for treating ROP. Aflibercept resulted in longer treatment intervals compared to conbercept. Zone, stage, and gestational age were associated with the reactivation of ROP. CRAE was associated with not only the severity of ROP but also its reactivation. Additionally, it may be an objective indicator in the early indication and follow-up of ROP.

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Angiogenesis InhibitorsReceptors, Vascular Endothelial Growth FactorRecombinant Fusion ProteinsRetinopathy of PrematurityFemaleHumansInfant, NewbornIntravitreal InjectionsMaleRetrospective StudiesafliberceptAngiogenesis InhibitorsKH902 fusion proteinReceptors, Vascular Endothelial Growth FactorRecombinant Fusion ProteinsAfliberceptAnti-vascular endothelial growth factorConberceptReactivationRetinal vesselsRetinopathy of prematurity

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PMID39871372
PMCPMC11773745

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