ANTENATAL ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSIS OF CONGENITAL ANOMALIES: A CENTRAL INDIAN PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

BACKGROUND Congenital anomalies are a global problem, but data on congenital anomalies from developing countries like India are limited. We have tried to study antenatal ultrasound detection of anomalous pregnancies, as it can have an effect not only on patient counselling but also on patient's decision for or against continuation of pregnancy, if it is diagnosed prior to 20 completed weeks and subsequent management options. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 1. To study various congenital anomalies in singleton pregnancies detected antenatally by ultrasound examination. 2. To study the incidence of stillbirth in those diagnosed to have congenital anomalies on ultrasound examination.