Introduction: The association of diabetes and pregnancy is associated with a significantly higher risk of perinatal morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to investigate the perinatal morbidity and mortali...Introduction: The association of diabetes and pregnancy is associated with a significantly higher risk of perinatal morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to investigate the perinatal morbidity and mortality associated with maternal diabetes at the Issaka Gazoby Maternity Hospital in Niamey. Methodology: This was a prospective case-control study conducted from April to September 2021 at the Issaka Gazoby Maternity Hospital in Niamey. “Cases” were neonates born to diabetic mothers, and “controls” were neonates born to non-diabetic mothers. The main dependent variable was the occurrence of perinatal complications. Analysis was performed using Epi info software 7.2.1. Pearson’s Chi2 test or Fisher’s exact test were used (p Results: Of the 2,225 admissions during the study period, 31 newborns were born to diabetic mothers (1.4%). Diabetic mothers were 2.8 times more likely to have a history of abortion (67.7% vs. 28.6%;OR = 2.82;p = 0.001). Similarly, a history of macrosomia was found in 29.0% of diabetic mothers versus 9.5% of controls (OR = 2.15;p = 0.01). Macrosomia was also more common in newborns of diabetic mothers (38.7% vs. 9.5%;OR = 2.63;p Conclusion: The risks of ante- and perinatal complications such as abortion, fetal macrosomia and stillbirth, as well as neonatal pathological events (macrosomia and malformations) were greater in newborns of diabetic mothers.展开更多
Introduction: Neonatal seizures are one of the most challenging situations for paediatricians. The objective of this work was to study the epidemiological and diagnostic aspects and short-term outcomes of neonatal sei...Introduction: Neonatal seizures are one of the most challenging situations for paediatricians. The objective of this work was to study the epidemiological and diagnostic aspects and short-term outcomes of neonatal seizures at Issaka Gazoby Maternity Hospital in Niamey. Patients and Methods: This was a prospective study from November 2020 to April 2021 in the neonatology department of Issaka Gazoby Maternity Hospital. All newborns aged 0 to 28 days hospitalized for seizures and/or having convulsions during hospitalization were included. Neonatal characteristics, diagnostic aspects, and their outcomes were studied. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20 software. Results: Of the 3.068 newborns admitted, 69 cases of neonatal seizures were recorded (2.24%). The sex ratio was 1.22, and 94.2% of neonates were born at term. Generalized crises were found in 50.7%. The main etiologies were perinatal asphyxia (46.4%) and early-onset neonatal infection (40.6%). The death rate was 20.3%. Neonates died between one (1) and three (3) days of age in 42.9%. The main death causes were perinatal asphyxia (50%) and early-onset neonatal infection (21.4%). Conclusion: Neonatal seizures are uncommon frequent, with a semiology dominated by generalized seizures. Mortality is high. The reinforcement of preventive measures is necessary.展开更多
文摘Introduction: The association of diabetes and pregnancy is associated with a significantly higher risk of perinatal morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to investigate the perinatal morbidity and mortality associated with maternal diabetes at the Issaka Gazoby Maternity Hospital in Niamey. Methodology: This was a prospective case-control study conducted from April to September 2021 at the Issaka Gazoby Maternity Hospital in Niamey. “Cases” were neonates born to diabetic mothers, and “controls” were neonates born to non-diabetic mothers. The main dependent variable was the occurrence of perinatal complications. Analysis was performed using Epi info software 7.2.1. Pearson’s Chi2 test or Fisher’s exact test were used (p Results: Of the 2,225 admissions during the study period, 31 newborns were born to diabetic mothers (1.4%). Diabetic mothers were 2.8 times more likely to have a history of abortion (67.7% vs. 28.6%;OR = 2.82;p = 0.001). Similarly, a history of macrosomia was found in 29.0% of diabetic mothers versus 9.5% of controls (OR = 2.15;p = 0.01). Macrosomia was also more common in newborns of diabetic mothers (38.7% vs. 9.5%;OR = 2.63;p Conclusion: The risks of ante- and perinatal complications such as abortion, fetal macrosomia and stillbirth, as well as neonatal pathological events (macrosomia and malformations) were greater in newborns of diabetic mothers.
文摘Introduction: Neonatal seizures are one of the most challenging situations for paediatricians. The objective of this work was to study the epidemiological and diagnostic aspects and short-term outcomes of neonatal seizures at Issaka Gazoby Maternity Hospital in Niamey. Patients and Methods: This was a prospective study from November 2020 to April 2021 in the neonatology department of Issaka Gazoby Maternity Hospital. All newborns aged 0 to 28 days hospitalized for seizures and/or having convulsions during hospitalization were included. Neonatal characteristics, diagnostic aspects, and their outcomes were studied. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20 software. Results: Of the 3.068 newborns admitted, 69 cases of neonatal seizures were recorded (2.24%). The sex ratio was 1.22, and 94.2% of neonates were born at term. Generalized crises were found in 50.7%. The main etiologies were perinatal asphyxia (46.4%) and early-onset neonatal infection (40.6%). The death rate was 20.3%. Neonates died between one (1) and three (3) days of age in 42.9%. The main death causes were perinatal asphyxia (50%) and early-onset neonatal infection (21.4%). Conclusion: Neonatal seizures are uncommon frequent, with a semiology dominated by generalized seizures. Mortality is high. The reinforcement of preventive measures is necessary.
