Birth defects in newborns and stillborns: an example of the Brazilian reality.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study constitutes a clinical and genetic study of all newborn and stillborn infants with birth defects seen in a period of one year in a medical school hospital located in Brazil. The aims of this study were to estimate the incidence, causes and consequences of the defects.

Methods

For all infants we carried out physical assessment, photographic records, analysis of medical records and collection of additional information with the family, besides the karyotypic analysis or molecular tests in indicated cases.

Result

The incidence of birth defects was 2.8%. Among them, the etiology was identified in 73.6% (ci95%: 64.4-81.6%). Etiology involving the participation of genetic factors single or associated with environmental factors) was more frequent 94.5%,

SUBMITTER: Oliveira CI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3180470 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature