Clinical aspects of congenital malformations in the Regional Hospital of Coronel Oviedo, 2011 to 2017

Abstract

Introduction: Congenital malformations are diseases that are due to changesin the
anatomical structure, in the functional or molecular development of the fetus. The
repercussions of these can be seen at the level of the aesthetic aspect, in the functions
of the body with momentary or permanent sequelae, or much more serious the death
The etiology is unknown, but there is participation of multiple environmental and
teratogenic factors.

Objectives: To describe the clinical aspects of congenital malformations of patients who
attend the Obstetrics-Gynecology service of the Regional Hospital of Coronel Oviedo
between the years 2011 to 2017

Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive observational study.
Pregnant women who attended the gynecology-obstetrics service with diagnosis
of congenital malformations and newborns with congenital anomalies were included.

Results: The studied population was of 37 patients of which the mothers had an age of
between 25 to 40 years with an average of 28 years. The most frequent malformations
found were congenital heart diseases with 43.25% of which 62.50% corresponded to
atrial septal defect. Secondly, the cleft lip often had 16.22% and the down syndrome
with 8.11%.
The vast majority came from urban areas 37.84%.

Conclusion: The study incorporates relevant data that demonstrates the current
profile of patients who come to the Regional Hospital of Coronel Oviedo with congenital
malformations and which are similar to data from works related to the topic.