Clinically Detectable Congenital Anomalies in Newborn Babies Admitted in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Teaching Hospital

• Main Authors: Suresh Kumar Meena, Rajendra Prasad Nagar
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd. 2018-07-01
• Series: Indian Journal of Neonatal Medicine and Research
• Subjects: cleft lip; cleft palate; malformations; neural tube defect
• Online Access: http://www.ijnmr.net/articles/PDF/2234/37116_CE(VSU)_F(AnG)_PF1(VSU_SHU)_PFA(SHU)_PB(VSU_SHU)_PN(SS).pdf

Introduction: Any structural and chromosomal malformations can leads to significant impact on overall growth and development of a child and are among the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in newborn. Aim: To know the overall incidence of clinically detectable congenital anomaly and the types of different congenital anomaly in newborn at tertiary care hospital. Materials and Methods: All the newborn admitted in newborn intensive care unit with clinical detected congenital malformation over a period of one year. Data were recorded from medical records of admitted newborns. Results: During the study period total 9440 deliveries occurred in hospital; out of them 140 newborns were having clinically detectable malformations with Incidence of 3.6%. Mean birth weight was 2600±650 gm and mean gestational age was 36±2.8 weeks. Most common affected system was gastrointestinal (37.8%) followed by central nervous system (15%). Most common central nervous system malformations were neural tube defects. Congenital Talipus Equino Varus (CTEV) 10 (21%) was most common musculoskeletal malformation. Among all congenitally malformed patients; cleft lip and cleft palate 11 (7.8%) was most common congenital anomaly. Conclusion: Birth defects services including components of care, prevention and surveillance in the form of a well defined programme are needed in the country