Screening for congenital abnormalities in children

On September 19, the Provincial General Hospital coordinated with E Hospital (Hanoi) to organize a free birth defect screening program for children in...

Medical staff of the Provincial General Hospital receive information about children coming for examination.

At the program, the team of doctors from E Hospital examined and screened 50 children (mainly under 10 years old) for congenital malformations such as cleft lip, cleft palate; sequelae of cleft lip - cleft palate; polydactyly, microtia, congenital ptosis, facial tumors. Of these, 1 patient was hospitalized for treatment, 23 patients were transferred to a higher level for further examination and treatment. At the same time, doctors advised and guided parents on how to recognize abnormal signs and risks of congenital malformations in children.

Doctors at E Hospital ( Hanoi ) screen for birth defects in children in the province.

Through the program, it aims to detect malformations at an early stage, helping children receive timely intervention and treatment, restoring their eating, speaking, hearing, vision, and aesthetic functions to develop healthily, confidently communicate, study, and integrate into the community and society. At the same time, it contributes to reducing long-term medical costs, reducing the number of severe malformations requiring complex surgeries; reducing the burden and psychological and financial pressure on families when caring for children with disabilities.

Source: https://baolaichau.vn/xa-hoi/kham-sang-loc-di-tat-bam-sinh-cho-tre-em-909051