Congenital Anomalies and Risk Factors

The aim of the study is to determine the prevalence, describe the types and risk factors of congenital anomalies among newborns admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Assiut University Children Hospital (AUCH). It is a prospective and a case control study was performed and screening of the newborn admitted at NICU of Assiut University Children Hospital during the period of 6 months from 1-12-2017 to the end of 5-2018 the sample was 346 newborns, 173 cases and 173 control. Data were collected using a record checklist and an interviewing questionnaire. Conclusion: The prevalence of congenital anomalies was 22.97%. The most common anomalies were gastrointestinal anomalies (GIT), musculoskeletal anomalies, multiple anomalies and circulatory system anomalies. The risk factors were consanguineous marriage, positive family history, urban areas, full-term and singleton pregnancies.