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Prevalence and pattern of congenital malformations in newborn in Rafsanjan, Iran (2007-08)
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Masoodpoor N *   1, Arab-Baniasad F2 , Jafari A2 |
1- Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran , dr_masoodpoor@yahoo.com
2- General Physician |
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Abstract: (12636 Views) |
| Background and Objective: Congenital malformations are among important causes of morbidity and mortality in newborns. This study was done to determine the prevalence and pattern of congenital malformations in newborn. Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was done on 6089 newborns in maternity center in Rafsanjan, Iran during 2007-08. The newborns were examined by pediatricians and based on clinical examination the type of obvious of either minor or major malformations were recorded. Results: The 179 cases had at least a major or minor malformations. Over all the prevalence of malformations was 2.93%. The highest prevalence of obvious malformations was seen in the musculo-skeletal (43.5%), followed by genitourinary (22.9%) and cardiovascular systems (15.08%). There was significant relation between congenital malformations, gestational age and medicine used by mothers (P<0.05). Conclusion: The highest prevalence of obvious malformations was seen in the musculo-skeletal system. |
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| Keywords: Congenital malformation, Prevalence, Musculo-skeletal system, Gestational age, Medicine |
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Type of Study: Short Communication |
Subject:
Pediatric
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