Congenital anomalies occur in 2-3% of births. They account for 20-30% of perinatal deaths. The aim is to assess the prevalence of fetal malformations in pregnant women attending University hospital
This prospective cohort study of 20225 pregnant women attended Obstetrics Department of Beni-Suef University Hospital during period (January 2016 to January 2019). A full history taking was obtained according European surveillance of congenital anomalies EURO-CAT core data. All women underwent abdominal and transvaginal US (Toshiba Xario 200 unit): ▪ Females presented early in first trimester were scheduled for routine first trimester scan in accordance with international society of ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology guidelines. ▪ Females presented early in second trimester were scheduled for a routine second trimester scan. ▪ Females presented afterwards, had a routine ultrasound scan for fetal malformations.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
20,225
A full history taking was obtained according European surveillance of congenital anomalies EURO-CAT core data. All women underwent abdominal and transvaginal US (Toshiba Xario 200 unit)
Beni-Suef University
Cairo, Egypt
prevalence of fetal malformations in pregnant women
Females presented early in first trimester were scheduled for routine first trimester scan in accordance with international society of ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology guidelines. ▪ Females presented early in second trimester were scheduled for a routine second trimester scan. ▪ Females presented afterwards, had a routine ultrasound scan for fetal malformations.
Time frame: Up to 37 weeks
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