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Table 3 Systemic classification of fatal congenital malformations

From: Determination of neonatal case-specific fatality rates in a tertiary health institution in North Central Nigeria

System involved (n)

Specific malformation

Frequency (%)

Gastrointestinal system (14)

Oesophageal atresia

5 (18.5)

Ruptured Omphalocele major

2 (7.4)

Malrotation with volvulus

2 (7.4)

Caecal perforation

1 (3.7)

Ladds band

1 (3.7)

Ileal atresia

1 (3.7)

Gastroschisis

1 (3.7)

Jejunal atresia

1 (3.7)

Central nervous system (3)

Congenital hydrocephalus:

 

• Arnold Chiari malformation

• Dandy Walker syndrome

Ventriculomegaly

1 (3.7)

1 (3.7)

1 (3.7)

Urogenital system (3)

Posterior urethral valve

3 (11.1)

Multiple congenital malformations (6)

Non specified

6 (22.2)

Cardiac (1)

Cyanotic Congenital heart disease

1(3.7)