Major urogenital malformations in Nigerian children

Urogenital anomalies associated with anorectal malformations in children.

The urogenital tract is the most severe and common site of associated defects in anorectal malformations (ARM). Urogenital anomalies and their complications significantly increase the morbidity in these children after the ARM is corrected. The purpose of this study was to estimate the incidence of different types of urogenital anomalies with various types of anorectal malformations and to discu...

urogenital and other associated anomalies in patients with anorectal malformations

Major congenital malformations in children of women with epilepsy

It has been long known that the risk of major congenital malformations is increased among children of mothers with epilepsy. This is mainly due to the teratogenic effects of antiepileptic drugs although other factors, such as genetically determined individual susceptibility, are likely to contribute. Recent large scale prospective epilepsy and pregnancy registries have indicated that the rate o...

Early results of the posterior saggital anorectoplasty in the treatment of anorectal malformations in Nigerian children

Context: The ultimate goal of reconstruction in anorectal malformations (ARM) in children, is to create a functional and anatomically

Congenital urogenital abnormalities in children with congenital hypothyroidism

Background: Congenital hypothyroidism (CH), as one of the most common congenital endocrine disorders, may be significantly associated with congenital malformations. This study investigates urogenital abnormalities in children with primary CH (PCH). Methods: This case-control study was conducted on 200 children aged three months to 1 year, referred to Amir-Kabir Hospital, Arak, Iran. One hund...