Congenital malformations among newborns admitted in the neonatal unit of a tertiary hospital in Enugu, South-East Nigeria - a retrospective study

Congenital malformations among newborns admitted in the neonatal unit of a tertiary hospital in Enugu, South-East Nigeria - a retrospective study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Congenital abnormalities are not uncommon among newborns and contribute to neonatal and infant morbidity and mortality. The prevalence and pattern of presentation vary from place to place. Many a time the exact etiology is unknown bu...

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Main Authors: Obu Herbert A, Chinawa Josephat M, Uleanya Nwachinemere D, Adimora Gilbert N, Obi Ikechukwu E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
Subjects:
Congenital
Abnormalities
Newborns
Enugu
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1756-0500/5/177

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