Congenital Abnormalities

Chapter 34 Congenital Abnormalities

Definition and causes

By definition, a congenital abnormality is any defect in form, structure or function that is present at birth. Identifiable defects can be categorised in five ways:

Gastrointestinal malformations

Most of the abnormalities affecting this system call for prompt surgical intervention.

Atresias

Abnormalities relating to respiration

Jul 11, 2016 | Posted by in MIDWIFERY | Comments Off on Congenital Abnormalities

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