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What is the value of neonatal autopsy? Pathological and clinical correlation in 135 cases
Fernanda Tamanaha1, Rosa Fuksman2, Ana Pedraza2
1Servicio de Neonatología, Clínica y Maternidad Suizo Argentina, Ciudad de Buenos Aires. fernanda.tamanaha@gmail.com.
Introduction:
Neonatal autopsy is a valuable, critical diagnostic method to provide genetic counseling for future pregnancies.
Population And Methods:
Retrospective study including all neonatal autopsies performed on deceased neonates at Clínica y Maternidad Suizo Argentina between January 1998 and December 2006. The rate of autopsies was established; the diagnosis indicated in the medical record was compared to autopsy findings.
Results:
Out of 227 deceased infants, 135 autopsies were performed (rate: 59.5%). Concordance was complete in 25% of autopsies. New information was found in 26%, which had significant implications for genetic counseling.
Conclusions:
The rate of autopsies was 59.5%. Pathological and clinical correlation and unsuspected findings with implications for genetic counseling demonstrate the relevance of performing neonatal autopsies systematically.
