Major congenital malformations in neonates at U.T.H. Lusaka Zambia

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Date
1977-10
Authors
Sukhani, S.
Yashvant Kumar, S.P.
Chintu, C.
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Medical Journal of Zambia.
Abstract
The purpose of this series of congenital malformations is to show the incidence of major congenital malformations in U.T.H., Lusaka and compare the incidences of some of the common major malformations with other series.The incidence of major congenital malformations in U.T.H., Lusaka during 1976 is reported. The incidences of some common major malformations are compared with the other series. Central nervous system and Alimentary system malformations were most frequent. The relative low incidence of anencephaly and cleft lip and palate in African newborns is confirmed.
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The incidences of some common major malformations are compared with the other series in this paper.
Keywords
Abnormalities, Congenital--Zambia , Birth Defects--Zambia , Congenital,Deformities--Zambia , Congenital malformations--Zambia
Citation
Sukhani, S., Yashvant Kumar, S.P. and Chintu, C. (1977). Major congenital malformations in neonates at U.T.H. Lusaka Zambia. Medical Journal of Zambia. 11 (5)