Prevalence of Fetal Congenital Anomalies Among Pregnant Women Attending University Hospital

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

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Key information

Conditions

Fetal Anomaly Congenital Abnormalities Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities

Age range

18 year–40 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Beni-Suef University

Cairo, Egypt

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Pregnancy

Exclusion criteria

Medical conditions, chronic drug intake.

Treatment and study plan

Ultrasound scan

Device

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)

Primary outcomes

prevalence of fetal malformations in pregnant women

Time frame: Up to 37 weeks

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.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Beni-Suef University

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Registry information

Official study title

Fetal Congenital Anomalies Among Egyptian Pregnant Women Attending University Hospital

Important dates

Study start: 2016
Primary completion: 2019
Study completion: 2019
First posted: Nov 22, 2019
Registry last updated: Nov 22, 2019

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