Pattern of various congenital anomalies: A hospital based study

Abstract

Aim of the Study:To know the frequency of different structural congenital anomalies in C.U. Shah medical college and hospital, Surendranagar. Materials and Methods: This study was carried out in Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, C.U. Shah medical college and hospital, Surendranagar for a period of two year by using ultrasound sonography in second trimester pregnancy, 150 patients who had diagnosed congenital anomalies of fetus were included in this study. Results: The incidence of congenital anomalies in this study was 2.48% of the total number of fetus and babies born after 12 weeks of gestation in our hospital during a period of two year. Most common anomaly is CNS anomaly (84%) followed by CVS anomaly (11.4%). In craniospinal system most common congenital anomaly is Anencephaly (26%). Conclusion:In spite of high institutional deliveries in Surendranagar, India, rate of congenital anomalies remains very high. Increased awareness about preventable risk factors may help in decreasing the rate of congenital anomalies.

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Study of congenital malformations in newborn

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