Research Article

Association Between Central Corneal Thickness and Growth Parameters Following Preterm

Volume: 8 Number: 1 January 1, 2022
  • Gokhan Celık *
  • Murat Gunay
  • Osman Kızılay
  • Abdulhamit Tüten
TR EN

Association Between Central Corneal Thickness and Growth Parameters Following Preterm

Abstract

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate central corneal thickness in prematurely born children and to evaluate the association between central corneal thickness and growth pattern during 3 months following preterm birth. Methods: In this prospective study, central corneal thickness, head circumference, body length and body weight measurements were performed in 32 infants at monthly intervals during the first 3 months following preterm birth. Central corneal thickness measurements were performed by using an ultrasonic pachymetry. Initial central corneal thickness measurements were performed 24 – 48 hours after delivery. The head circumference, body length and body weight measurements were performed within 24 hours following birth by a neonatologist. All measurements were carried out at 1st month, 2nd month and 3rd month in the same manner. Results: There were 18 female (56.2%) and 14 male (43.8%) infants. The mean gestational age and body weight at birth were 27.8 weeks and 1042±309.9 g, respectively. The mean head circumference and body length at birth were 26.2 cm and 36.3 cm, respectively. Mean central corneal thickness at birth was 666.03±92.6 µm. Central corneal thickness significantly decreased during the study period (p<0.001). Head circumference, body length and body weight showed significant increases following birth (p<0.001 for each). There was a significant negative correlation of central corneal thickness change with the body length change between 1st month and 2nd month (p<0.05). Conclusion:In this study, decrease of corneal thickness in prematurely born infants was found to be inversely correlated to body length alterations in early months of life. Key Words: Body length, Body weight, Central corneal thickness, Head circumference measurement, Premature

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Clinical Sciences

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Gokhan Celık * This is me
0000-0003-2111-0420
Türkiye

Osman Kızılay This is me
0000-0002-0948-3550
Türkiye

Abdulhamit Tüten This is me
0000-0002-0024-8458
Türkiye

Publication Date

January 1, 2022

Submission Date

December 28, 2020

Acceptance Date

February 9, 2021

Published in Issue

Year 2022 Volume: 8 Number: 1

Vancouver
1.Gokhan Celık, Murat Gunay, Osman Kızılay, Abdulhamit Tüten. Association Between Central Corneal Thickness and Growth Parameters Following Preterm. Akd Med J. 2022 Jan. 1;8(1):28-32. doi:10.53394/akd.1037438