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Review Articles · Vol. 4 No. 2 (2013)

Birth Defect: An Over view

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Paediatric Surgeons of Bangladesh
Published : July 2013
CONTENTSVolume 04Number 2July 2013
Editorial
Birth Defect
Mohammod Shahidullah
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Review Articles
Birth Defect: An Over view
Nasrin Begum, Sharmeen Mahmood, Parvin Akhter Shamsun Nahar, Sabiha Islam, Begum Sharifun Naher, Md Ashraf Ul Huq
58
Original Articles
Use of Probiotics as Prophylaxis for Postoperative Infections of Under- 5 Children Following Gastrointestinal Surgery
SM Sabbir Enayet, Kaniz Hasina, Abdul Hanif Tablu
38
Perinatal Outcome Associated with Meconium Stained Amniotic Fluid In Pregnancy
Nasrin Begum, Sharmeen Mahmood, Salma Akhter Munmun, MS Haque, KN Nahar, SB Chowdhury
44
Effects of multiple micronutrients (MMN) on ovulation inductionin subfertile women with PCOS
Jesmin Banu, Farzana Deeba, Parveen Sultana, ASM Alamgir Chowdhury, Md Abul Hashem Khan
50
Risk Factors Analysis in Asphyxiated Newborn and Their Neurological Outcome in Relation to Hypoxic-Ischaemic Encephalopathy
Begum Sharifun Nahar, Syeda Afroza, Zakia Naher
54
Case Reports
Torsion of Ovarian Cyst During Pregnancy (Laparoscopic Cystectomy): A Case Report
Parveen Akhter Shamsunnahar, Abdul Motaleb, Khairunnahar, Nurjahan Begum, Tarafder Runa Laila
67
Successful Pregnancy in a DWARF : A Rare Case Report
Nahid Yusuf, Hasina Akter, Md Ahmed Ali, Latifur Rahman
72
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Authors

  • Nasrin BegumAssociate Professor, Dept. of Obs & Gynae, BSMMU, Dhaka
  • Sharmeen MahmoodAssistant Professor, Dept. of Obs & Gynae, BSMMU, Dhaka
  • Parvin Akhter Shamsun NaharAssistant Professor, Dept. of Obs & Gynae, BSMMU, Dhaka
  • Sabiha IslamMedical Officer, Dept. of Obs & Gynae, BSMMU, Dhaka
  • Begum Sharifun NaherAssociate Professor, Dept. of Neonatology, SSMC & Mitoford Hospital, Dhaka
  • Md Ashraf Ul HuqHead. Dept. of Paediatric Surgery. DMCH. Dhaka

Keywords

Birth defects Congenital anomalies

Abstract

Birth defects are a leading cause of infant death, accounting for more than 1 of every 5 infant deaths. Every year more than 8.14 million children are born with a serious birth defect, due to genetic or environmental causes. In the low and middle income countries the burden of birth defects is much higher than in high-income countries. Birth defects may be due to chromosomal, single-gene or multifactorial causes. Environmental factors are responsible for 5–10% of total birth defects, and include nutritional deficiencies, infectious diseases, maternal medical conditions, teratogenic medications, alcohol, recreational drugs, and teratogenic pollutants. Birth defects can be diagnosed during pregnancy or after the baby is born, depending on the specific type of birth defect. Of course, many birth defects cannot be prevented; this is especially true of defects that have a genetic component. However, ultrasonography and maternal serum screening can be used to detect serious foetal anomalies, including neural tube defects and chromosomal disorders. Early detection and treatment of birth defects can help prevent stillbirth or physical and intellectual disabilities.

Journal of Paediatric Surgeons of Bangladesh (2013) Vol. 4 (2): 58–66

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