Incidence and Evaluation of Congenital Malformations in Victoria Govt. Hospital Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Retrospective analysis conducted in 150 bedded Government Victoria Hospital, a Maternity hospital at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh during the period between Aug. 2011 – Aug .2012. This paper was focused on incidence of structural congenital malformations detectable at birth among 6590 deliveries, evaluation of associated risk factors and the fetal outcome. In our study we found 134 fetal malformations, Incidence is 2.03%. Most commonly affected is cranio spinal system; risk factor is H/O Consanguinity, Malnutrition and previous h/o abortions
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Dr. R. Subhashini MD
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