JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · May 2020
Prevalence of Congenital Malformations among Babies Delivered at a Tertiary Care Hospital.
Congenital malformations have emerged as a major cause of stillbirths and neonatal mortality. It is a common cause of morbidity and mortality not only in the newborn but also in childhood and beyond. The objective of this study was to find the prevalence of congenital malformation at birth. ⋯ Congenital malformation plays a major role in the mortality and morbidity of neonates as well as children. The genitourinary system was the most common system involved.