Introduction. Worldwide, surveys have shown that the frequency of chromosomal disorders
among births with congenital anomalies varies greatly from country to country. It is well …

Background Congenital malformations account for a significant cause of perinatal mortality
and morbidity. Understanding the burden and pattern of congenital malformation is key in …

Background: Congenital anomalies (CAs) refer to defects that are present in a newborn but
occurred during intrauterine life. They can be due to genetic, modifiable environmental or …

Background & aim: The burden of congenital malformation can be decreased through
two major approaches-primary prevention of those at risk through antenatal screening and …

Objective: Congenital anomalies (CAs) are structural or functional anomalies that develop
during intrauterine life and are present at birth. There has been very little knowledge on …

Background: Prenatal diagnosis of major congenital abnormality is one of the main goals of
antenatal care, because of its contribution to perinatal morbidity and mortality. Awareness of …

Aim: This study was carried out to determine the prevalence, pattern and outcome of
congenital anomalies among neonates admitted in the neonatal unit of the Rivers State …

Abstract Background: Major Congenital anomalies of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is a life
threating condidition usually diagnosed in the neonatal period. Objective: To evaluate the …

Background: Congenital heart disease (CHD) has been found to be more common in
neonates with other congenital anomalies and may worsen prognosis. Early diagnosis and …

Background: Congenital anomalies are a major problem worldwide. They account for a
significant cause of morbidity and mortality in low-and middle-income countries …