Title: Study on the Spectrum of Congential Anamoly of Fetus in a Tertiary Care Centre in South India
Author: Dr M. Ajeetha Banu MBBS, MD (O&G)
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i1.137
Abstract
Background: According to WHO, Congenital anomalies are structural/ functional anomalies which includes metabolic disorders that are present during the time of birth. In India, those anomalies are a main health problem reckoning for 8% to 15% of perinatal deaths and 13% to 16% of neonatal deaths. This study was accomplished to perceive the frequency, pattern of congenital anomalies and various presentations. The knowledge gained in this study may guide to evolve strategies for patient consulting and management. The objective of study was to present the spectrum of various congenital anomalies, epidemiological features of pregnant women with anomalous fetus.
Methods: Retrospective, analytical hospital based study of 102 antenatal patients with fetal congenital anomaly for a period of 4 months (October, November, December 2018 & January 2019). The appropriate information concerning maternal age, parity, gestational age, birth weight, sex, and consanguinity antenatal ultrasound was recorded.
Results: During the study period 102 antenatal women with fetal congenital anomalies are seen, of which this 48 (47%) are terminated. 56 (55%) patients are primi, 53 (52%) patients are in the age group of 20 to 25 years. Most of them are female fetus 43 (42.1%) Central nervous system 15 (37%) was the most common system involved.
Conclusions: Early diagnosis, antenatal ultrasonography, proper counseling for this pregnancy and subsequent pregnancy in needed for proper management of the problem.
Keywords: Congenital malformations, New-born, Still born, antenatal ultrasound, Central nervous system
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