Frequência de anormalidades congênitas em neonatos atendidos em uma maternidade pública de referência na cidade de Fortaleza–Ceará

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the frequency of birth defects in neonates treated at a public referral maternity hospital in Fortaleza. Methods: A clinical data approach was performed from medical records with suspected or confirmed congenital syndrome between 2010 and 2018. Results: We analyzed 47 medical records of newborns with congenital syndromes treated at the referred maternity hospital during this period, which revealed a frequency of 23% of cases of hydrocephalus, 13% of multiple malformations and 11% of cases of chromosomopathies and gastroschisis. Some maternal variables, clinical variables of neonates and birth defects of these neonates were addressed. Conclusion: Case reporting is of great importance in defining the prevalence of birth defects in a given population, providing important information for prevention, improvement of diagnosis and treatment in some cases.