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Indian Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine

Volume  6, Issue 2, July-December 2019, Pages 117-121
 

Review Article

Congenital Malformations of Fetus: Obstetricians Perspective

Alka B Patil1, Sayli Thavare2, Bhagyashree Badade3

1Professor and Head, 2,3Junior Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ACPM Medical College, Dhule, Maharashtra 424002, India

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijmfnm.2347.999X.6219.5

Abstract

Fetus has been given individual status and rights. Congenital malformations of fetus are diagnosed antenatally through ultrasound and prenatal testing. Congenital anomaly is defined as abnormality of structure, function or metabolism that is present at birth. The gestational age at which severe malformation is diagnosed is crucial for the further management of pregnancy. Prenatal diagnosis of congenital malformation provide information for decision during pregnancy and treatment perinatally. Decision regarding aborting a malformed fetus is challenging in view of human rights, balancing rights against each other is essential. The right to the life of mother and same right of the fetus.

Keywords: Fetus; Malformation; Ethics; Perinatal Mortality.


Corresponding Author : Alka B Patil