Role of Ultrasonography in detection of Major Anatomical Foetal Anomalies In Northern Bihar.

Sachin Kumar Singh; Geeta Rani

Volume : VI, Issue : VIII, August - 2016

Role of Ultrasonography in detection of Major Anatomical Foetal Anomalies In Northern Bihar.

Sachin Kumar Singh, Geeta Rani

Abstract :

Role of Ultrasonography in detection of Major Anatomical Foetal Anomalies in Northern Bihar. OBJECTIVES: To define the incidence and systemic distribution of major foetal anomalies in northern Bihar. METHODS: Live 10000 singletons of 9 to 41 wks of gestation were scanned and statistically analysed during a period of 05 years. RESULTS: The incidence of major foetal anomalies was found to be 3.04%.The central nervous system was the commonest involved(40.4%),followed by the genitourinary tract (19.4%)and the gastrointestinal tract (10.2%). CONCLUSION: This study recommends the use of a minimum one antenatal ultrasound screening preferably in the late first trimester. Where facilities are available, an early first trimester scan followed by mid – trimester and late third trimester scans can surely avoid many maternal and foetal complications.