ResearchBib Share Your Research, Maximize Your Social Impacts
Sign for Notice Everyday Sign up >> Login

Prevalence of Congenital Anomalies at a Tertiary Care Centre in Tamil Nadu, South India

Journal: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) (Vol.8, No. 12)

Publication Date:

Authors : ; ;

Page : 346-350

Keywords : Congenital anomaly; consanguinity; prevalence; lethal; USG; Diagnosis;

Source : Downloadexternal Find it from : Google Scholarexternal

Abstract

According to WHO congenital Anomalies are defined as structural (or) functional anomalies including metabolic disorders which are present at the time of birth. This study included the patients admitted with detected anomalous fetus in Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai. Over all prevalence of congenital anomalies in GRH is 6 % Central Nervous system is the most commonly affected system. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia was the most common lethal congenital anomaly. Male fetus had a higher Incidence of anomalies.

Last modified: 2021-06-28 18:33:10