Epidemiological Profile of Congenital Malformation in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Eastern India

Abstract

Background: Congenital malformation causes significant mortality and morbidity in paediatric population. With increase nutritional state of mother, improved sepsis control congenital malformation becomes lone of the leading cause of neonatal mortality. Here we try to study the epidemiological profile of congenital malformation. Methods: It is a prospective descriptive study took place in a teaching hospital of Eastern India. All newborns born in this hospital were screened for congenital malformation twice, who were positive were included in study. Body weight, sex, Apgar score, gestational age, system at fault were noted. Data put on excel sheet and appropriate statistical analysis was done. Result: Total 55 newborns out of 1870 were found to have congenital malformation. Pre-term baby, male baby, low birth weight baby were more likely to develop congenital malformation. Most common system involved was CVS (Cardio vascular system) and most common malformation was CTEV (congenital talipes equino varus). Conclusion: Incidence of congenital malformations in this part of India similar to other parts of India.