Congenital anomalies can be defined as structural or functional anomalies that occur during intrauterine life. Also called birth defects, congenital disorders, or congenital malformations, these conditions develop prenatally and may be identified before or at birth, or later in life. An estimated 6% of babies worldwide are born with a congenital anomaly, resulting in hundreds of thousands of associated deaths. However, the true number of cases may be much higher because statistics do not often consider terminated pregnancies and stillbirths.
Some congenital anomalies can be treated with surgical and non-surgical options, such as cleft lip and palate, clubfoot, and hernias. Others, including heart defects, neural tube defects, and down syndrome, can cause lifelong impacts.
Dr. Kanchan Kumar Bhagyawant, a pediatrician and neonatologist dignose the congenital anomalies and stives to offer the best treatment option availaible. If your child or any kid you know is having congenital birth defects then you can get in touch with Dr. Kanchan for advice and simulatneously you can book an appointment.
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