Joonsik Park, Sook-Hyun Park, Yu-Ra Kwon, So Jin Yoon, Joo Hee Lim, Jung Ho Han, Jeong Eun Shin, Ho Seon Eun, Min Soo Park, Soon Min Lee
BACKGROUND: Advancements in neonatal care have increased preterm infant survival but paradoxically raised intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) rates. This study explores IVH prevalence and long-term outcomes of very low birth weight (VLBW) infants in Korea over a decade. METHODS: Using Korean National Health Insurance data (NHIS, 2010-2019), we identified 3372 VLBW infants with IVH among 4,129,808 live births. Health-related claims data, encompassing diagnostic codes, diagnostic test costs, and administered procedures were sourced from the NHIS database...
April 13, 2024: World Journal of Pediatrics: WJP