International Journal of Health and Clinical Research

Yazarlar: Sachin Hatti, Preeti Amarkhed, Vijay Sheigji, Charanraj Honnalli

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Anahtar Kelimeler:Echocardiography,USG,X,Ay,LBW,CNS,CVS,GIT

Özet: Background: Congenital malformation is defects of morphogenesis of organs or body regions identifiable during intra-uterine life or after birth. These malformations need to be rectified by paediatric or neonatal surgeons because malformations lead to reduced life expectancy and functional impairment of body. Method: Out of 985 newborns 26 (2.63%) infants having congenital malformations were studied, conformed by Echocardiography x-ray cranial and abdominal USG was performed when indicate. Results: 2 (7.6%) musculo- skeletal, 6 (23.7%) CVS, 4 (15.3%) GIT, 5 (19.2%) CNS, 6 (23%) UGS, 2 (3.69%) Respiratory, 1 (3.84%) skin malformations were studied. Associated risk factors were birth weight, gestation, maternal age, parity, number of foetus, mode of delivery, consanguity were major criteria. Conclusion: This pragmatic study will definitely help paediatrician/ Neonatologists to know the pattern of malformations and the various gestational and familial factors in relation to congenital anomalies and early diagnosis and timely management.

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