Known risk factors and co-morbidities in 100 cases of cerebral palsy in a neurology follow-up clinic
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https://doi.org/10.3329/bsmmuj.v6i1.29083Keywords:
CP, Risk factor, MorbidityAbstract
Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a major cause of crippling in children. Several antenatal, natal and post natal factors for CP like birth asphyxia and pretenn & LBW deliveries were identified.
Objective: To see the presence of known risk factors of CP and co-morbidities in our setting.
Methods: ln this study 100 cases of cerebral palsy attending the child neurology out-patient department Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) were evaluated with special attention to risk factors of CP. Full evaluation was done to find out co-morbidities.
Results: Birth asphyxia (49%) was the most common risk factor. Mental retardation; speech problem and seizure were common co-morbidities.
Conclusion: As birth asphyxia is common risk factor of cerebral palsy, it may be reduced by improving perinatal care.
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Copyright (c) 2016 Mohammed Mahbubul Islam, Kazi Ashraful lslam, Regina Bilquise, Shaheen Akhter, Md. Mizanur Rahman, Choudhury Ali Kawser
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