Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Objectives: To evaluate the antenatal incidence of major congenital abnormalities and its pattern of distribution. Materials and Methods: Retrospective, analytical hospital based study of 1162 delivered patients who aborted or delivered congenital anomalous babies for a period 6 months. Relevant information regarding maternal age, parity, gestational age, birth weight, antenatal ultrasound was documented. Results: Out of total 1162 live /still birth, 20 feti were found to have congenital malformations. The overall incidence being 1.72% (17.2 per 1000 births). Commonest anomalies were of Central Nervous System followed by other systems. Conclusion: Regular Antenatal visits, prenatal diagnosis (Level 11 Scan) are recommended for early intervention and even planned termination and appropriate treatment after birth when needed. Folic acid intake is recommended for prevention of Neural Tube Defects in future pregnancy.
Key words: Second and Third Trimester, Congenital Anomalies.

Received: 13 March, 2019                               Revised:  10 June 2019                  Accepted: 12 June 2019

Corresponding author: Dr. Tulika Aggarwal, Sr. Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Govt. Medical College, Amritsar, Punjab, India
                                                                                 
This article may be cited as: Madan A, Pal D, Aggarwal T, Kaur P. Congenital Anomalies in Second and Third Trimester- An Enigma. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2019;7(7): 131-135.