CONGENITAL ANOMALIES IN ABORTED FETUS IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTER OF SOUTH GUJARAT, INDIA
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Congenital anomalies, birth defects, hydrocephalus, fetuses
Abstract
Background- Congenital anomalies or birth defects are among the main causes of mortality in children and if considered while planning the health policies in the developing countries can reduce mortality and morbidity. So the aim of our study was to identify common congenital anomalies and the linked maternal factors along with the evaluation of associated risk factors in affected mothers.
Methodology- Our study was a retrospective, analytical, cross-sectional, hospital based study conducted on 82 aborted fetuses with congenital anomalies at GMERS Medical College and Hospital, Valsad from Feb 2015 to May 2021. Relevant information regarding the diagnosed birth defect and the affected mother was collected from the hospital medical record using birth defect register on a predesigned excel proforma and then was analyzed using SPSS software version 26.
Result- In present study, male preponderance was seen and the highest congenital anomalies were observed in maternal age group from 21-30years, primigravida and mothers with no history of (h/o) abortion. Central nervous system (CNS) was most commonly affected followed by facial anomalies and the genito-urinary and cardiovascular systems were least involved in our study.
Conclusion- In our study, the main system affected was CNS with hydrocephalus as the commonest anomaly which can be effortlessly prevented by maternal nutrition. The data obtained from our study will help to spread awareness about congenital anomalies and their associations considerably influencing the prevention strategy & the treatment plan of birth defects.
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Pratixaben Zinabhai Chaudhari
Associate Professor Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology GMERS Medical College and Hospital Valsad
Dr Vandana K Saini
Associate Professor Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Narendra Modi Medical College, Ahmedabad
Vilash J Khandare
Associate Professor Department of Anatomy GMERS Medical College Valsad
Dr Simmy Rajiv Ravani
Senior Resident Narendra Modi Medical College Ahmedabad
Janki Munjal Pandya
Assistant Professor Narendra Modi Medical College, Ahmedabad
Patel Foram Prabhatbhai
Senior resident GMERS Medical College Valsad