Journal article
The Role of Transient Hypothyroxinemia of Prematurity in Development of Visual Abilities
Abstract
Preterm birth is associated with an increased risk of visual impairment. However, not all visual deficits can be fully explained by the typical prematurity morbidity factors. In addition, children born preterm often exhibit transient hypothroxinemia of prematurity (THOP) due to premature severing of the maternal supply of thyroid hormones. Because thyroid hormone is critically needed for multiple facets of early brain development, including the …
Authors
Rovet J; Simic N
Journal
Seminars in Perinatology, Vol. 32, No. 6, pp. 431–437
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
12 2008
DOI
10.1053/j.semperi.2008.09.009
ISSN
0146-0005