Prevalence Rate of Congenital Fetal Malformations in Second Trimester by Ultrasound Scanning in Zagazig University Outpatient Clinic | ||
| The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine | ||
| Article 72, Volume 85, Issue 2, October 2021, Pages 3889-3992 PDF (702.34 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhm.2021.205101 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Ali El-Shabrawy Ali; Gamal Abbas El-Sayed; Basem Mohamed Hamed; Mabruka Ali Omran Tumi* | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: All pregnancies are at a risk of producing congenital malformations, though only some of them are at a greater risk. Congenital anomalies its problem in which abnormalities of structure, function or body metabolism resulting in physical or mental disability or it may be fatal. Objective: This study aimed for early detection of major fetal anomalies to improve fetal and maternal outcome. Patients and methods: This cross-sectional study that include 422 pregnant females was carried out at the Ultrasound Unit and Obstetrics & Gynecology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University during the period from December 2018 to July 2019. Results: Ultrasonography can identify at least 35-50% of major fetal malformations with a specificity of 90-100%. Though other methods of screening like biochemical markers and karyotyping are available, ultrasonography has the advantage of being non- invasive, safe, fast, accurate and reproducible with real time display, causing no discomfort to the patient at any time of gestation. Conclusions: The Prevalence of congenital fetal malformations (CFMF) among the study participants using ultrasonography scanning was 3.6%. The most prevalent anomalies were Hydrops fetalis and CVS anomalies. Therefore screening for congenital anomalies in obstetric sonography is an important component of primary healthcare for maternal and child health. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Fetal malformations; Second trimester; Ultrasound scanning | ||
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