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[Ultrasonic screening of neonates]

G Jójárt1, G Nagy

  • 1Toldy Ferenc Kórház, Cegléd, Csecsemö-és Gyermekosztály.

Orvosi Hetilap
|March 24, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Neonatal ultrasound screening identified 1.58% urinary abnormalities, including hydronephrosis and pyelectasis, in 7582 newborns. Early detection through ultrasound is crucial for timely intervention in congenital anomalies.

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Area of Science:

  • Neonatal screening
  • Pediatric imaging
  • Congenital anomalies

Background:

  • Routine prenatal ultrasound may miss significant congenital anomalies.
  • Postnatal screening of newborns can identify conditions not detected prenatally.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of neonatal ultrasound screening for congenital malformations.
  • To determine the incidence of various urinary, cerebral, abdominal, and delivery-related abnormalities in newborns.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective screening of 7582 newborns using ultrasound before hospital discharge over five years.
  • Documentation and classification of all identified abnormalities.

Main Results:

  • 1.58% of newborns had urinary abnormalities (e.g., hydronephrosis, pyelectasis, duplex kidneys).
  • Significant cerebral, abdominal, and delivery-related injuries were also detected.
  • Prenatal ultrasound (19-20 weeks) identified only 24% of serious renal and cerebral malformations.

Conclusions:

  • Neonatal ultrasound screening is effective in detecting a wide range of congenital anomalies.
  • Postnatal ultrasound screening complements prenatal diagnostics and aids in early management.

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