A Study of Congenital Malformation Cases attending OPD in a Private Medical College in W G Dist, AP

Dr. C. Suryanarayana Vittal

Volume : IX, Issue : X, October - 2019

A Study of Congenital Malformation Cases attending OPD in a Private Medical College in W G Dist, AP

Dr. C. Suryanarayana Vittal

Abstract :

Congenital anomalies are important causes of infant and childhood deaths, chronic illness and disability. The aetiologies of the anomalies may be of very wide range. Some of these defects are quite visible and can be diagnosed in physical examination itself while others need investigative procedures. Early recognition of the birth defects and analysis of the pattern of these anomalies may help us in developing proper strategies for their prevention and intervention programmes. OBJECTIVES: • To observe the common congenital anomalies in children presenting at out–patient clinic in a tertiary care hospital AIM: To postulate the preventive strategies for the most prevalent congenital anomalies in children SUBJETS & METHODS: Children attending OPD clinic at Asram Hospital between ages of 2 mo to 12 years STUDY DESIGN: Prospective observatory study STUDY PERIOD: One year: Sept 2018 to August 2019 METHODOLOGY: Detailed history and clinical examination findings of all children with congenital anomalies are collected, tabulated and analysed RESULTS: Musculoskeletal anomalies are the most common congenital defects noted, followed by genito–urinary anomalies. CONCLUSIONS: Musculoskeletal system anomalies are the most prevalent defects notice in our study followed by those of genitourinary system. Majority of the defects affected 1st and 2nd order children. Males are affected twice than female children. Consanguinity was seen in parents of only one fourth of the cases. There is no significant association found with maternal or paternal education levels or occupation detail.