JOURNAL ARTICLE

Epidemiology and management of congenital anomalies in neonates in a hospital in Northern India.

  • Published In: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, 2024, v. 70, n. 6. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Verma, Akanksha; Verma, Manoj K; Priyanka, Vallepu L; Naranje, Kirti; Singh, Anita; Roy, Abhijeet; Paul, Abhishek; Phadke, Shubha; Kumar, Basant 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on the prevalence, types, and treatment outcomes of congenital anomalies (CAs) among neonates admitted to a tertiary referral center in Northern India over seven years. The study found a CA prevalence of 8.9%, with cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary systems most commonly affected. Although 57.5% of neonates with CAs were eligible for surgical intervention, only a small proportion, especially those requiring cardiovascular surgery, received timely treatment due to delayed referrals and financial constraints, resulting in a mortality rate of 16.8%. The findings highlight significant challenges in managing CAs in low- and middle-income country settings and emphasize the need for improved healthcare infrastructure, multidisciplinary collaboration, and enhanced awareness for early detection and referral.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Tropical Pediatrics. 2024/12, Vol. 70, Issue 6, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0142-6338
  • DOI:10.1093/tropej/fmae038
  • Accession Number:182284602
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