Spectrum and pathogenesis of congenital malformations; a hospital based study

ABSTRACT

The study was undertaken to find out the magnitude, pattern and pathogenesis of congenital malformations. The baby births at Rawalpindi General Hospital accuring between June 1993 to June 1995 were scanned. Out of 4860 deliveries, 4400 were live-birth whilst 460 were still births. Fifty five new borns had congentital malfermations. Frequency of congenital malformations was 1.1% among total birth, 1% among live births and 1.7% among still births. Amoug malformed, 47% were male and 53% were females. These malformations were further subgrouped to find out specific defects and the remedial measures. Early detection of clinically suspected malformations in high risk cases by abdominal ultrasound and appropriate fetal management will help reducing the incidence of congenital malformations and the perinatal mortality