Anterior abdominal wall defects antenatal diagnosis with review of literature

ABSTRACT

During the last three years a total of 3982 patients were screened at a private clinic in Lahore. Out of these, 1525 patients were screened mostly for routine antenatal assessment. The actual number of congenital malformations detected during tills period were 47/1525. Two cases of anterior abdominal wall defects were detected during routine antenatal screening. This gives a 0.131% incidence in this very small series. The diagnostic criteria, clinical implications and results of early management are discussed. Conclusions were drawn and suggestions made for proper antenatal assessment using ultrasound