BACKGROUND: Infants with esophageal atresia (EA), omphalocele, and anorectal
malformation (ARM) often have associated congenital heart disease. Recognition of …

Objective To determine the prevalence of congenital heart defects (CHDs) in patients with
mild or severe congenital anorectal malformations (CARMs), and whether all patients with …

The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence and bacteriology of bacteremia
associated with cleft lip and palate (CLP) surgery. Three venous blood samples were …

Africa has one of the highest neonatal mortalities in the world, for which the commonest
causes do not include surgical conditions such as some congenital anomalies that are …

Background: A pre-anaesthestic echocardiogram (echo) is requested for most non-cardiac
surgeries to identify possible cardiac structural anomalies. Objective: To describe the …

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a serious issue in pediatric health care. The objective of
this study was to investigate the incidence of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), atrial septum …

Objectives: To assess the frequency and pattern of associated congenital heart disease
(CHD) among patients with “non-cardiac congenital defects”. Methods: An observational …

Background: The risk of cardiac anomalies, both acquired and congenital, is high in children
undergoing noncardiac surgeries. These cardiac anomalies are associated with increased …

Background: Infants with congenital malformations are more common to have cardiac
malformations. Aim: To detect the frequency of associated congenital heart diseases and …

Background: Infants with congenital malformations are more common to have cardiac
malformations. Aim: To detect the frequency of associated congenital heart diseases and …